An unusual Italian flavoured paste for making crostini or stirring through pasta.

Ingredients

• 2 bulbs garlic
• 200 grams artichokes (packed in oil)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• ½ cup lightly packed grated parmesan cheese
• 6-8 tablespoons olive oil

Method

1. Drizzle the garlic bulbs with olive oil. Wrap in foil and cook at 180°C for 45 minutes or until a skewer can easily be inserted. Cool before halving.
2. Squeeze the pulp of the two garlic bulbs into a food processor and add the artichokes, dill and parmesan cheese.
3. With the motor running gradually, pour down sufficient oil to make a smooth paste. Season with pepper and salt. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.