Artichokes

Artichoke and Fennel Caponata

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons capers
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (9-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, fennel, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in raisins and next 8 ingredients (through artichokes). Bring to a simmer; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Artichoke Frittata

2 jars (6 oz. each) marinated artichoke hearts
1 onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 large eggs
1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded low fat parmesan cheese

Drain artichoke hearts, reserving 2 tablespoons marinade; discard remaining marinade. Coarsely chop artichoke hearts. In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick, ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir onion and garlic in reserved marinade until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together eggs, bread crumbs, hot sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and cheddar cheese. Stir in artichokes. Pour evenly into pan with onion mixture. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top.

Transfer pan to a 350° regular or convection oven and bake until center of frittata is set and top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature; cut into 12 wedges.