Last week I cam across a dip that was presented by Astra of Food for Laughter. The dip caught my eye because it was simple, the ingredients would allow the delicate flavour of artichoke come through and finally, easy to make.
As I told Astra, this recipe was too easy to NOT try – so here I am, presenting her artichoke dip with a few detours!
To make the dip a little leaner, I used strained Greek yogurt, I added a clove of minced garlic and I used an herbed cream cheese to give some more depth to the flavour.
The only other addition I made was to add some more artichokes, finely diced pieces that would remind you you’re eating an artichoke dip with every bite.
I recently had a friend over for dinner and I served this up as a nibbly before dinner and us two Oinks wiped the plate clean. Astra, I’d say the dip was enjoyed!
Astra’s Fluffy Artichoke dip can be found here but if you’re looking for some lighter fare, visit Food For Laughter as Astra intersperses funny anecdotes with her straight up dishes.
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Yogurt, cream cheese, artichokes, garlics…what’s there not to like! Looks yum Peter and I’m sure I would be an oink too! I love the name you chose for this…still got duck on the brain?
Almost first!
Love that dip Peter!
An interesting and refined dip! It sure sounds and looks terribly scrumptious!
Cheers,
Rosa
An interesting and refined dip! It sure sounds and looks terribly scrumptious!
Cheers,
Rosa
An interesting and refined dip! It sure sounds and looks terribly scrumptious!
Cheers,
Rosa
An interesting and refined dip! It sure sounds and looks terribly scrumptious!
Cheers,
Rosa
An interesting and refined dip! It sure sounds and looks terribly scrumptious!
Cheers,
Rosa
An interesting and refined dip! It sure sounds and looks terribly scrumptious!
Cheers,
Rosa
An interesting and refined dip! It sure sounds and looks terribly scrumptious!
Cheers,
Rosa
An interesting and refined dip! It sure sounds and looks terribly scrumptious!
Cheers,
Rosa
Hi hi should we call you greedy pows :-)
Well if i was there i would also have happily cleaned up the plate.
Mmmm I love artichokes! I would make it with fresh ones though, but their preparation is hell
Looks yummy! I will have to give it a go.
Yum artichoke dip always goes down so well!
Artichoke dip is the best isn’t it? I’ll have to try that!
This dip sounds delicious and count me in as an oink, too. Maybe one of these days, I’ll learn how to properly prep an artichoke. My experiences have been, at best, inept failures, lol.
This dip sounds delicious and count me in as an oink, too. Maybe one of these days, I’ll learn how to properly prep an artichoke. My experiences have been, at best, inept failures, lol.
This dip sounds delicious and count me in as an oink, too. Maybe one of these days, I’ll learn how to properly prep an artichoke. My experiences have been, at best, inept failures, lol.
This dip sounds delicious and count me in as an oink, too. Maybe one of these days, I’ll learn how to properly prep an artichoke. My experiences have been, at best, inept failures, lol.
This dip sounds delicious and count me in as an oink, too. Maybe one of these days, I’ll learn how to properly prep an artichoke. My experiences have been, at best, inept failures, lol.
This dip sounds delicious and count me in as an oink, too. Maybe one of these days, I’ll learn how to properly prep an artichoke. My experiences have been, at best, inept failures, lol.
This dip sounds delicious and count me in as an oink, too. Maybe one of these days, I’ll learn how to properly prep an artichoke. My experiences have been, at best, inept failures, lol.
This dip sounds delicious and count me in as an oink, too. Maybe one of these days, I’ll learn how to properly prep an artichoke. My experiences have been, at best, inept failures, lol.
Mmmm – I do love artichokes, this is definitely one to try…
Oink!
I made this a few times this summer. I added greek olives to it and it was the best. (the olives add a real strong twang to it–which I love)
Peter I love artichokes always. And Im cook at this moment some artichokes to make a recipe. This recipe look absolutely yummy and tasty! xxxxGloria
Looks good Peter! My sister makes a similar dish so I know it tastes good too. I see you are now adding your URL to your photos, good stuff, that should help discourage anyone from using them.
If there’s artichokes, it’s my kind of dip!
That sounds incredible! My other half and I love artichokes but seldom get beyond boiling them and dipping each leaf in either a vinaigrette (for him) or garlic butter (for me). Love this way of serving them!
Looks like a perfect dip, soft and creamy. I have had trouble with dealing with fresh artichokes in the past. Way too complicated to cut them. Probably would try it with canned/frozen.
Artichoke..what’s not to love there??? :)
Looks heavenly! I have just the cracker for it!
Clever Astra to make such a delicious dip and clever you for picking up on it. Looks like a very tasty recipe.
Pete, this dip was one of the better ones involving artichokes…you could taste them!
Jan, you get a silver medal, tho.
Rosa, thanks.
Happy, I did share.
Johanna, I'll save the fresh artichokes for an avgolemeno.
Ivy, quite easy and free-form…adjust to your tastes.
Kat, great for movie nite too.
Judy, almost the best…still love me red pepper & feta dip.
Mike, step right up, another Oinker!
Kittie goes OINK too?
Dawn, olives would pair well with 'chokes.
Gloria, I'll wait for the dish in your blog.
Sam, adding the watermark is a pain but I'll adjust.
Nuria, he he!
Jeanne, artichoke dip when done right can't be equalled.
Divya, welcome…I've found the canned/jarred ones to be better than the frozen ones.
Jenn, that we can't have it all the time?
Real Live Lesbian, welcome back!
Laurie, I wish I had more time to try out & blog more dishes…this one was fab.
I’ll have this for my appetizer, and finish off with your pasta and shrimp dish up above!! Oh Yeah!!!
Oh I could dive into this dish! Looks fab. What did you serve it with? Crackers? Bread?
Oink, oink, count me in!!!!!
Oooh, I’ve been looking for something like this! I love dip.
L’il Burnt Toasts birthday bash is coming up soon…thanks for the idea:D
This looks great as always. I like that you lightened up the dip – I always avoid artichoke dips because they always seem to heavy and they rarely actually taste like artichokes.
This is absolutely on my “must make” list – thanks for the introduction to it!
Ah, something to please your vegetarian readers. I don’t eat artichokes very often, but suddenly, I am craving them.
Tha t does look very good! I will have to keep it in mind, when I have friends over.
Marie, sounds like a plan.
Nicole, nacho chips.
Nina, oink alike!
Joanne, Italians would like this.
Val, lil’ Burnt Toast is growing quickly, eh?
Fearless, yogurt is much healthier.
Jen, you’re welcome.
Lisa, I like offering up variety.
Holler, should be a hit.