# So what would YOU do with a jar of Artichoke Antipasto? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 15, 2012, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796 "2012-09-15T16:36:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/21 "2012-09-16T18:47:37Z")
OOOooooh…omelet. My weakness. That idea actually made my eyes water a little…with omelet-lust, I think. ---
**Author:** ![tantramantra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@tantramantra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tantramantra)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2016, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/22 "2016-09-18T06:44:13Z")
I put it on a grilled sandwich using Trader Joe’s bought ingredients and it’s a delicious substitute for mustard. I made turkey and bacon sandwich. First I fried two slices of Trader Joe’s Applewood Bacon, cutting each slice in half to make it fit on the bread. I spread the antipasto on sourdough sandwich bread and topped two pickles and a slice of cheddar cheese on it. I added some smoked turkey and the bacon. Then I fried both sides of the sandwich in the bacon grease for one minute. It was delicious. Don’t use mustard with it, though. Too much salt that way. I think of this as an alternative to mustard and it’s quite good. I imagine I’ll use it for other things, as well. This stuff is basically for people who like canned artichoke hearts. That’s all it is, just pureed into a chunky spread. It’s pretty sour tasting and not for everyone. But if you love sour, fermented foods this stuff is really good! ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2016, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/23 "2016-09-18T06:52:52Z")
Why not use them as a pizza topping? Put them on top of the cheese, not under it. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2016, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/24 "2016-09-18T07:18:20Z")
Imitate Boris Karloff. Boris Karloff said, “Antipasto.” If you remember the old “Match Game” with Gene Rayburn, you’ll get this. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2016, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/25 "2016-09-18T19:44:25Z")
Although if it’s been sitting in your pantry zombifying over 4 years, I’d just throw it out… ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2016, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/26 "2016-09-18T20:09:53Z")
Surprising to see anti-artichoke spread comments. Artichokes are so bland and innocuous; what’s not to like? Now, I can see a measure of mystification and perhaps loathing at being faced with an entire steamed artichoke, because THAT requires hard work and finesse. But if someone has removed the meat from the artichoke and combined it with oil, vinegar, and seasoning so that it’s completely vulnerable and yielding to your probing tongue and gnashing teeth… ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/27 "2016-09-18T20:23:23Z")
Right this minute, I’m eating some spread on sliced baguette. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2016, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/28 "2016-09-19T14:12:52Z")
> [@Snerky\_Snerk](#): > > Hmmm…death or Trader Joe’s artichoke antipasto? > > I really can’t decide. If you choose death, can I have your artichoke antipasto? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/29 "2016-09-19T17:08:12Z")
One of my favourite pizzas is artichoke, tuna, onion and rocket. nice! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Ace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6bbea6/32.png) [@Johnny\_Ace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Ace)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2016, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/30 "2016-09-19T17:18:00Z")
My sister makes little filled bread puffballs, some with sausage and some with a marinated artichoke/mozzarella mixture that that would work just fine in. Yummy. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2016, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/31 "2016-09-19T17:22:20Z")
If everyone is EXTREMELY nice to me, with blow jobs and fine whiskey, I will post my recipe for artichoke bottoms baked in a savory custard. It is from Paris. It will blow your mind. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/32 "2016-09-19T17:43:36Z")
> [@Yorikke](#): > > Right in the trash. Yep. Either that, or donate it to the food bank. Where they can throw it out. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2016, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/33 "2016-09-19T18:37:11Z")
I use pesto to make omelettes . . . I bet this would be good in one. A thin layer/spoonful along with some goat cheese folded into an omelette would make a tasty treat! ---
**Author:** ![TBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@TBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TBG)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2016, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/34 "2016-09-19T23:44:57Z")
> [@Yorikke](#): > > Right in the trash. That’s certainly what\*\* I’\*\*d do. But I wouldn’t have bought it in the first place, so I assume that’s not what OP is looking for. ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/35 "2016-09-20T15:08:39Z")
Add a can of chick peas, whirl around in food processor until smooth, ta daa…artichoke hummus. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/36 "2016-09-20T15:32:37Z")
> [@Snerky\_Snerk](#): > > Maybe use it as spackle to fill a hole in the wall. The olive oil would never allow it to set up and harden. Bad idea! BAD! ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/37 "2016-09-20T18:33:44Z")
Mix with cream cheese, spinach, and finely diced jalapeno, add enough mayo to thin to dipping consistency, (whatever that means to you). eat with tortilla chips, or whatever. ---
**Author:** ![MarilynMarilyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e79b87/32.png) [@MarilynMarilyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MarilynMarilyn)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796/38 "2017-04-12T03:13:24Z")
I cook some rotini pasta and add the jar of artichoke antipasto, grated fresh parmesan cheese, and black olive cut in half. My husband and I both like it a lot. It is a good, quick dinner. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796.md?page=1)