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["If using [dried] sun dried tomatoes - place them in 1/2 cup red wine and enough water to cover them.", "Boil until soft.", "About 3 minutes.", "Drain and chop.", "If not, fine chop and place in frying pan.", "If serving a Chilled or Warmed Bruchetta - chop your tomatoes and fully drain your canned artichokes.", "Gently squeeze artichokes in cheese cloth or a clean towel to complete straining if needed.", "You can use artichokes in oil - just shake them off and drain as much as you can.", "For a Warmed Bruschetta: Add 2 tbs olive oil to your pan, heat it up and add your onions, garlic, sun dried tomatoes and shrimp.", "Fry until onions and garlic are just translucent and shrimp are pink.", "About three minutes.", "You'll want a slight crisp to your veggies so don't over cook them.", "Or, burn your garlic.", "Shrimp not pictured.", "It was a little late arriving!", "Add your tomato mixture and cook until heated.", "About 2 minutes.", "One tip if you have the time: Sit your fresh basil and fresh parsley to the side - add them to your heated tomato mixture and toss 35 seconds before serving.", "For a Chilled Bruschetta: Use pre-steamed shrimp instead of the raw called for in the warmed bruchetta.", "Drain your artichokes well.", "Mix everything in a large bowl.", "Allow it all to marinate for at least an hour in the fridge.", "The sea salt will help pull some additional fluids from both your tomatoes and artichokes.", "When ready to serve - mix again - pull contents from marinade bowl and place on toasted bread.", "Sprinkle tops with fresh shaved Parmesan Cheese and garnish with fresh basil, parsley, black pepper and sea salt.", "Pile tomato mixture on top of toasted seasoned bread.", "Sprinkle with fresh shaved Parmesan Cheese and garnish with fresh basil, parsley, black pepper and sea salt.", "Slice bread 1"" thick and grill [or toast] until scored and crispy.", "Add butter, garlic butter, olive oil or scrape grilled bread tops with raw garlic cloves while the bread is still warm."]
