Lemony Artichokes and Capers Dip

My daughter, then 10, bought me a jar of Artichokes and Capers Dip from the Bread Dip Company (Seattle). I lay in bed at night wondering if I should get back up and eat more! MMmmmmmm.... So, naturally, I duplicated it when I couldn't find it locally (well, I think it's close, anyway). According to their jar, serving suggestions ∗ Top on fish or chicken & bake ∗ Create a gourmet pizza ∗ Wonderful over pasta ∗ Spread on favorite sandwiches ∗ Sauté into fresh veggies ∗ Extraordinary in omelets Personally, I spooned it onto French bread slices and devoured it. IF I made enough to share, I'd serve it in a bowl with a small spoon surrounded by French bread rounds.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 1 small jar

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can artichokes (I use artichoke hearts)
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 2  lemons, whole, juiced
• 2 -3  tablespoons capers
• 2  tablespoons garlic (or 3 cloves garlic)
• 1  teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil, dried

Directions

1. In food processor, process garlic until finely chopped.
2. Add capers, ¼ cup olive oil, canola oil, lemon juice and herbs & spices. Pulse until capers are SLIGHTLY chopped.
3. Add the rest of the olive oil and artichokes. Pulse once to three times – you want to see artichoke pieces.
4. Taste. May add a little more olive oil if necessary for a looser dip consistency.