Artichoke Pie

Recipe Ingredients

12		Fresh artichoke hearts (medium) (or two 12-oz pkgs frozen artichoke hearts Or two 14-oz cans or jars, drained)
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Crimini mushrooms - thickly sliced or quartered
		Fruity olive oil
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1 tablespoon	15ml	Softened unsalted butter
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Dry bread crumbs (Panko preferred)
3/4 cup	109g / 3.8oz	Freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup	109g / 3.8oz	Fresh grated Pecorino or Asiago cheese (or other flavorful grating cheese)
3 tablespoons	45ml	Mixed chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, basil)
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Rinsed capers - coarsely chopped
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Pitted nicoise, kalamata or Sicilian olive - coarsely chopped
6 cups	375g / 13oz	Firm ripe tomatoes - seeded and chopped (medium) (or two 16-ounce cans of tomatoes, diced)
12 oz	340g	Fresh mozzarella or fontina cheese - thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Quickly slice and saute fresh or frozen artichoke hearts in olive oil until just tender. Drain on paper towels (if using canned, simply drain well). Saute mushrooms in olive oil until tender and lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Lightly but evenly butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan and coat with 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs. Combine the parmesan, pecorino, remaining l/2 cup bread crumbs and chopped herbs in a bowl and set aside.

Alternately layer one third of the mushrooms, artichokes, capers, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella and bread crumb mixture. Press down lightly after each layer is formed and be sure to end with the bread crumb mixture.

Drizzle a tablespoon or two of olive oil over the top of the pie and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Remove and cool for 8 to 10 minutes before unmolding. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

Source:
COOKING RIGHT with John Ash - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # CR-9662 broadcast 08-23-1996) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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