il bouquet perfetto for Valentine’s Day
that by evening may become
dinner for two.
Recipe for carciofi alla romana…
Take four fresh artichokes.
Peel the tough outer leaves and remove the choke,
then trim the stem to about six centimetres.
Immerse in hot olive oil until golden brown and crisp.
{The artichoke will open like a flower.}
Serve piping hot, seasoned with salt and pepper.
On the side of the plate add a dollop of mascarpone
mixed with some lemon zest and
a couple of lemon wedges to squeeze over the carciofi.
Buon San Valentino!
Zoë Boccabella 