Artichauts Chez Demery (Provence) Recipe

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   In 5-qt nonaluminum saucepot, heat water and potatoes to boiling over high heat.

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   Reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes 10 min.

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   Meanwhile, trim artichokes: Snap off and throw away tough outer green leaves, stopping at the point where the leaves are half green and half yellow.

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   Cut each stem even with base; cut 1/2 inch off each top.

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   With slotted spoon, remove potatoes to colander; set aside to cold slightly.

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   Add in artichokes and lemon juice to same water in that potatoes were cooked.

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    Heat to boiling over high heat; cook 10 min.

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    Drain artichokes well and set aside to cold slightly.

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    Meanwhile, cut cooled potatoes lengthwise into quarters; cut quarters in half crosswise.

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    When artichokes are cold sufficient to handle, cut them lengthwise into quarters.

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    Cut out any interior leaves which are purple or possibly pink.

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    Heat oven to 450 degrees F. In large bowl, mix artichokes, potatoes, oil, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.

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    Spread mix in single layer on rimmed baking sheet and roast on bottom rack of oven 10 min.

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    With spatula, turn mix and roast vegetables till lightly browned - 5 - 10 min longer.

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    Transfer mix to serving platter and serve immediately.

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    Notes: Flavored with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, baby artichokes and tiny potatoes evoke the simple straightforward flavors of Provence.

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    When I re-created the dish back home, I found which I preferred using the smallest artichokes I could find because they are particularly tender and more of the leaf may be eaten.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.