Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 4 large artichokes
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 6 scallions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons herbes de provence
  • 12 cup white wine
  • 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Method

  • For the Tuiles: In a 6-inch round, non-stick frying pan, add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Spread cheese out to the full circle of the pan.
  • Over medium-high heat, melt the cheese until it starts to turn brown around the edges.
  • Take a knife and gently loosen around the edges.
  • Lift out the cheese and immediately place on an inverted glass or small bowl and let form a basket.
  • Repeat until all 4 are made; set aside.
  • For the Ragout:Trim artichokes of all leaves and the choke.
  • Cut into fourths.
  • Place clean artichoke hearts and the lemon juice in a bowl of cold water.
  • In a heavy saute pan, heat the olive oil.
  • Remove artichoke pieces from the water and pat dry.
  • Saute the artichokes until they start to turn slightly brown.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, cover and simmer until the artichokes are firm-tender.
  • Meanwhile, peel, seed and chop the tomatoes.
  • Cut the scallions into 1-inch pieces; chop the garlic.
  • Uncover the artichokes and reduce the liquid until gone.
  • Add half of the butter, garlic, scallions, tomatoes, and spices.
  • Saute for about 5 minutes over high heat.
  • Add the wine and the rest of the chicken broth and simmer until the liquid has reduced to about half.
  • Stir in remaining butter and half the chopped parsley.
  • Serve the Artichoke Ragout in the Parmesan Tuiles.
  • Sprinkle with the rest of the parsley.