Whenever we entertain, we always start with some small bites (tapas, appetizers). One of my favorite ones is Baked Artichoke Dip...quick and easy!
Baked Artichoke Dip
1 can medium artichoke hearts
1 cup mayo
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic
Fresh lump crab meat or 1 can of crab meat
Drain and chop artichokes and mix with all other ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
A note: Usually I have not added crab meat but did this last time...Yum! Quite a hit. I can see adding other things that would compliment the artichokes...sliced black olives, shrimp, etc. A nice presentation is to hollow out a loaf of hearty round bread and place the dip inside. Use the removed bread for dippers.
See my great bread board? I have two antique ones, which I use to serve appetizers or use on the table. Some great appetizers to buy are peppered salami, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber (sprinkled with black pepper), olives, etc.
Ask folks over and have fun!
