From the demo: Easter Feast!
Recipe Courtesy of Chef Meg Hall
Serves 8
1 Lemon
2 lbs. Baby artichokes (about 18)
6T Olive Oil
4 Garlic Cloves, thinly sliced
1t Herbes de Provence, Dried
1/2 Cup Vegetable Broth
1/3 Cup Dry White Wine
1 T Mild Lemon Oil
Preparation:
Fill large bowl with cold water. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice into water in bowl, then add lemon halves. Cut off stem and top quarter from 1 artichoke. Bend back dark green outer leaves and snap off at artichoke base until only pale green and yellow leaves remain. Cut artichoke lengthwise in half. Using point of knife, remove any purple-tipped leaves from center of artichoke. Place artichoke halves in lemon water. Repeat with remaining artichokes.
Drain artichokes well. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add artichokes, sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic and herbes de Provence and sauté until artichokes begin to brown slightly, about 6 minutes. Add broth and wine and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until artichokes are tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Finish by tossing with a tablespoon of mild lemon oil and season to taste. Transfer artichokes to platter; cover and keep warm.
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