Warm Goat Cheese and Artichoke Spread

Tis the season for appetizers.  I've said it a million times before, I love them.  I make meals out of them.  It's probably my favourite way to eat.  I think I have a slightly unhealthy obsession with them as well and I'm constantly looking for a reason to come up with a new recipe.  This is one of them and I'm quite happy about it.
Instead of lunch on a Sunday while baking Christmas cookies, my cousin and I opted for this and a bottle of bubbly.  Not a damn thing wrong with that.  It was really good and super easy to whip up.  I made it a few hours before to let the flavours mingle as well.  She's a tasty one!

Warm Goat Cheese and Artichoke Spread

Serves 4-6

140 gr Soft Goat Cheese
3/4 cup artichoke hearts, canned and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh Thyme
1 1/2 tsp lemon rind
2 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped
Black Pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan, freshly grated


Combine all the ingredients, except the Parmesan and mix until well combined by hand or food processor.  Put into an oven safe dish, top with Parmesan and bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes.  Serve with crackers or crostini.