INGREDIENTS
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2 fresh artichokes
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1 lemon, juice squeezed
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1 tsp salt
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OR
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1 14-oz can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
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1 lb cream cheese, room temperature
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8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
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2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, sifted
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1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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1/4 tsp fresh thyme leaves
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1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
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1 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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5 green onions, chopped
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Salt to taste
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Ground black pepper to taste
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1 6-oz pack fresh spinach, chopped
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8 slices crusty Italian bread
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Extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle)