This recipe is a good and sophisticated summer nibble. That’s right that word is so-phis-ti-cated… Defined as “having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
“a chic, sophisticated woman” so…chances are you haven’t heard it, but alas let’s press on.

Ingredients
1 Artichoke
1/2 Lemon
Vinaigrette
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
1 tsp French Mustard
1 Clove Garlic
salt and pepper
pinch caster sugar

Method
1. Peel a few tougher outer leaves off the artichoke
2. Place in pot of boiling water squeeze in the lemon wedge then drop it in. Cover with a lid and leave to simmer for approx 30 mins or until the leaves come away easily. It will float, this means you have to keep bobbing it about to make sure it turns over and cooks all over.
3. Whilst the artichoke is cooking put all the vinaigrette ingredients in a clean jar and shake to combine. This is now ready to serve so put in little bowl.
4. Remove the artichoke from the water and put on a plate, pull of each leaf and where it was fixed to the plant there is a little bit of artichokey goodness to eat – dip in vinaigrette and scrape off with your teeth.
5. When you get to the centre discard the furry choke and eat the rest of the heart.

l’artichaut est bon