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Antipasto-Stuffed Baguettes

1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme, marjoram and rosemary, crushed
2 French bread baguettes (8 ounces each)
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 jar (7-1/4 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained

In a blender, combine the olives, oil, lemon juice, garlic and herbs; cover and
process until olives are chopped. Set aside 1/3 cup olive mixture (refrigerate
remaining mixture for another use). Cut the top third off each baguette;
carefully hollow out bottoms, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or
save for another use). Spread olive mixture in the bottom of each loaf.
Sprinkle with feta cheese. Fold salami slices in half and place over cheese. Top
with the spinach, red peppers and artichokes, pressing down as necessary. Replace
bread tops. Wrap loaves tightly in foil. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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Antipasto-Stuffed Baguettes cont.

overnight. Serve cold, or place foil-wrapped loaves on a baking sheet and bake
at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Cut into slices; secure
with a toothpick. Editor's Note: 1/3 cup purchased tapenade (olive paste)
may be substituted for the olive mixture.

Yield: 3 dozen.