Artichokes& Peas

* Exported from MasterCook *

ARTICHOKES & PEAS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Vegetables
Side Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lg Artichokes
1 Lemon (juice only)
2 tb Virgin olive oil
lg Basil leaves
- sliced in strips
1 lg Onion, white or yellow
- sliced 1/4-in thick
Salt
1 lb Fresh pod peas -- -ÿÿ
1 c Frozen peas
Finely chopped parsley
Freshly milled pepper
1 tb Sweet butter
-ÿþxtra-Virgin Olive Oil
Lemon juice -- to taste
-ÿÿChampagne Vinegar

SLICE THE UPPER 2/3 of the leaves off the artichokes,
then break off the remaining leaves, snapping them off
at the base. Trim off the dark green stubs, going
around the artichoke with a paring knife. Cut them in
quarters, remove the fuzzy choke and slice each
quarter into pieces 1/4-to-1/2-inch thick. As you
work, rub the cut surfaces with lemon and put them in
a bowl with the lemon juice and water to cover. Gently
warm the olive oil with half the basil. When it is
fairly hot, but not sizzling, add the onions and the
sliced artichokes. Salt lightly and give them a stir
to coat them with the oil, then add 3/4 cup water and
cook over a medium-low flame. As the water cooks off,
add more, in 1/2-cup increments until the artichokes
are cooked, about 25 minutes. Add the peas and
continue cooking until they are done. Let any liquids
reduce until they are syrupy. Taste and season with
salt. Add the rest of the basil, the parsley and the
butter or olive oil. To brighten the flavors, stir in
a little lemon juice or champagne vinegar to taste.

DEBORAH MADISON - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK



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