Cold Artichoke Hearts à la Grecque

In the language of French menus, a vegetable served as a cold appetizer à la Grecque means that it has been cooked in a sharply aromatic oil and vinegar marinade. Perhaps it was so called because, throughout the Middle Ages, the Greeks were famous for their olive oil. (Notes on buying the miniature “violet” artichokes of Provence; suggested menu and wine list.) Use fresh artichokes during their season from September t