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Ingredient :

• 1(12 ounce) can quartered artichokes
• 4ounces lemon juice (1/2 cup)
• 4ounces extra virgin olive oil (1/2 cup)
• 1tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1tablespoon kosher salt
• ¹⁄₂cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1ounce whole coriander seed
• 1dash hot sauce
• 1loaf baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick, brushed with a mixture of 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbls. minced garlic, 1/2 tsp.s (you may use more or less of this, as desired)
• 1roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded, and sliced
• 1ounce fresh basil leaf, very thinly sliced

• GARLIC AIOLI

• 2eggs
• 1tablespoon thai chili-garlic sauce (Sriracha is good)
• ¹⁄₂lemon, juiced
• 1tablespoon minced garlic
• 1cup extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt

Directions :

• In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, salt, parsley, coriander seeds, and hot sauce; mix well. Refrigerate and marinate overnight.
• Preheat the oven broiler and place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Broil the bread slices until they are toasted. Spread the sliced bread generously with the Garlic Aioli, top with a marinated artichoke, a strip of red pepper, and then sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately.

• GARLIC AIOLI:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, chili-garlic sauce, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse until well mixed, and then slowly pour in the olive oil and continue processing until the mixture is thick and creamy. Season, to taste, with salt.