More Artichokes – Alla Romana This Week

Last week I didn’t have time to properly cook some wonderful artichokes but this week was a different story. Since things slowed down ever so slightly and my Wednesday night soccer was rained out I was able to quickly throw together Carciofi alla Romana like in Elizabeth Minchilli’s Eating Rome.

Artichokes & Asparagus with Olives and Lemon (Carciofi e Aspraragi)

Spring is here!  Not quite temperature-wise but mainly in the appearance of vegetables like artichokes and asparagus at the store. Artichokes and asparagus are a great combination and I was really happy to have some different ‘in-season’ produce to work with. It’s not a very revolutionary preparation but a quick sauté with some acid (lemon)Continue reading “Artichokes & Asparagus with Olives and Lemon (Carciofi e Aspraragi)”