Carciofi Alla Giudia (“giudia” Style Artichokes)

Title: CARCIOFI ALLA GIUDIA ("GIUDIA" STYLE ARTICHOKES)

Categories: Vegetables, Italian

Yield: 4 servings

8 lg Fresh artichokes, sized

1 Lemon

Salt

Fresh ground black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

Parsley, fresh, chopped

Snap off the artichoke stems, remove any tough or blemished petals, then

snip off prickly tips. Place artichokes in boiling water with lemon juice

and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove, pat dry and sprinkle insides with

salt.

Set artichokes stem-down in a deep stainless-steel kettle just large enough

to hold them snugly. Add enough oil to reach halfway up the artichokes.

200C (400F) for 10 to 20 minutes

(time depends upon the qualify of the artichokes). When cooked, discard

most of the oil and season generously with pepper and parsley. Serve

immediately. --