09-23-2004, 01:18 PM
Prep: 15 min. [ul] [li]1-1/4 lbs. canned artichoke bottoms, drained [li]3/4 red bell pepper, seeded [li]2 ounces cream cheese [li]3/4 tsp. capers, drained and finely chopped [li]3/4 gherkin pickle, finely chopped [li]1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. mayonnaise [li]1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped[/li][/ul]
Cut a small slice from the base of each artichoke and reserve slices. Cut half the pepper into small sticks and chop remaining pepper finely. Beat cheese in a bowl until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients and chopped pepper. Fill artichokes with cheese mixture. Make a small cut in reserved artichoke slices and push in pepper sticks. Place slices on artichokes, beret style.
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Cut a small slice from the base of each artichoke and reserve slices. Cut half the pepper into small sticks and chop remaining pepper finely. Beat cheese in a bowl until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients and chopped pepper. Fill artichokes with cheese mixture. Make a small cut in reserved artichoke slices and push in pepper sticks. Place slices on artichokes, beret style.
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