Love is Good Friends, Good Food, Good Music and Great Wine

I had a very nearly mystical and wonderful experience tonight.  Luckily, I had several others who experienced the same thing so I have witnesses. 

We had a wonderul dinner with great jokes, great food and a wonderful camaradarie. 

I am going to share one of the recipes because I can't bring you in.  

Share this one with friends.

Baby Artichoke, Parmesan and Arugula Salad   -   Serves 4

6 baby artichokes

1 bunch of argula (rocket), tough stems and leaves removed

Dressing:

1/2 cup of EVOO

2 T. fresh lemon juice

salt to taste (sea salt preferred)

2 oz. of a piece of Parmesan cheese

freshly ground pepper to taste

Trim and slice the artichoes and make the dressing.  In a small bowl, whisk the EVOO and lemon juice until creamy.  Season with the salt. 

Place the argula in a salad bowl.  Drain the artichoke slices and pat dry.  Add to the greens and toss. Drizzle the dressing over and grate the Parmasan over using a grater or knife into small shavings.  Grate pepper over the top. 

Mangia bene!