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Artichoke Basil Dip  
Added on: 01-May-2007 Hits: 173
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Ingredients:
1 can artichoke hearts (drained)
1 bunch fresh basil (rough chop)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
6 cloves of Garlic,chopped(use more or less depending how much you like garlic)
1 large shallot, chopped
2 cups of cream cheese (softened)
salt and pepper to taste

heat a saute pan, add oil, cook the garlic and shallots until softened, add balsamic vinegar (stand back the fumes are a killer) reduce by half add Artichokes,cook just lonk enough to coat the artichokes and remove from heat and let chill for a little while (room temp is fine) strain off the liquid and save (will be using later and put the garlic shallot artichoke mixture along with the basil in a food prossesor and turn it on until well chopped (about the consistency of pesto)
transfer into a mixing bowl (kitchen aid mixer if you have one), add cream cheese mix until well incorporated Slowly adding the balsamic reduction until you get the cosistency of a good cip for your favorite chip or crustini