Marinated Artichoke Bottoms
From: Gisele, Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Serve along with other hors d'oeuvre bites.
Servings: 6 to 8
  • 6 artichoke bottoms, freshly boiled or canned, drained and quartered
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] salt
  • 3 peppercorns, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons [60 mL] white wine vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons [90 mL] olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] crushed coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium-size onion, minced
  • Arrange artichoke pieces into a medium-size glass dish.
  • Add lemon juice, salt, crushed peppercrons, white wine vinegar, olive oil, crushed coriander seeds, chopped parsley, crushed garlic and minced onion.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir until well mixed.
  • Cover dish with al foil; leave to marinate for 2 hours, refrigerated, stirring every once in a while.
  • Drain artichoke pieces, reserving 4 tablespoons [60 mL] marinade.
  • Arrange artichoke pieces into a medium-size serving dish; sprinkle with reserved marinade.
  • Serve immediately.