Name: Warm Artichoke and Bacon Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Pitta Chips; 1 teaspoon chilli powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 to 4 pitta breads; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; For the Dip; Butter, for greasing the baking dish; 5 strips thick-cut bacon; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, optional; 2 shallots, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; One 8-ounce bag frozen artichokes, thawed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups (16 ounces) mascarpone cheese; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)