Marinated Olives Red Bell Pepper Artichoke Heart Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches away from heat.
• Cut peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place peppers skin side up, on aluminum foil lined baking sheet.Broil, turning once, 15 minutes or until blackened and charred.Place peppers in a plastic bag, and seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and discard skins; cut pepper into strips.
• Combine peppers and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to 2 (1 quart) jars, if desired. Will keep in refrigerator up to 3 weeks. Makes 7 cups.

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add vegetables and olives. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)
• Transfer mixture to bowl and serve.

Steps:

• Quick-roast and peel bell peppers . Cut roasted peppers into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Mince garlic. Rinse and drain artichoke hearts. Pat artichokes dry and cut through stem ends into quarters. Chop parsley.
• In a 12-inch heavy skillet cook garlic in oil and butter over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant. Add artichokes and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in roasted peppers, parsley, remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste until combined.
• Serve antipasto at room temperature with bread.

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, basil, parsley, garlic, mustard and whisk together. Add all the vegetables and olives and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead.) Keep refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and serve.

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves and garlic in a small saucepan and heat just until warm over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon rind, thyme, rosemary and fennel seeds.
• Place the olives in a wide mouthed jar and pour in the olive oil mixture. Shake the jar to coat the olives. Refrigerate for two hours or for up to two weeks. Shake the jar a few times a day to redistribute the seasonings.

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic in a sealable plastic container.
• Seal the container and shake to emulsify the mixture.
• Remove the lid and add artichoke hearts. Reseal the lid and continue shaking the container until the artichoke hearts are completely coated.