4 deep dip balls Recipes

artichoke hearts (fresh, not canned or pickled ), garlic cloves (shredded or pressed ), black pepper, chopped spinach (squeeze as much water out as you can), mayonnaise, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, flour , for bowl # 1, eggs, beaten for bowl # 2, panko breadcrumbs , bowl # 3

chopped onion, garlic clove, minced, unsalted butter, canned or vacuum-packed whole chestnuts, rinsed,drained well, and patted dry if using canned, chicken broth, cayenne to taste, a pinch of ground cloves, minced fresh parsley leaves, fine fresh bread crumbs, an egg wash made by beating together 1 large egg and1 1/2 tsp water, blanched whole almonds, ground, vegetable oil for deep-frying, fresh or canned whole cranberry sauce

shrimp, peeled , scored down the back, deveined, rinsed, and patted dry, water chestnuts , blanched in boiling water for 10 seconds, refreshed in cold water, drained, and patted dry, minced fresh ginger, minced scallions, chinese rice wine or sake, toasted sesame oil, salt, egg white, lightly beaten, cornstarch, rice stick noodles ( vermicelli), safflower or corn oil for deep-frying, plum or duck sauce and hot mustard for dipping