Oscar Menu: Marinated Baby Artichokes with Lemon Aioli

March 3, 2006 — -- Once again, Chef Wolfgang Puck is in charge of the menu for the exclusive Governor's Ball following the Oscars. You too can eat like a star by following the recipe for marinated baby artichokes with lemon aioli below.

(recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck)

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

1 medium carrot, 1/4-inch diced
1 small yellow onion, 1/4-inch diced
8 baby artichokes, washed and quartered
2 cups white wine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Freshly ground white pepper
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh flat parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the lemon aioli:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt
Pinch of sugar

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