Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins

Caviar Artichoke Leaves

Preparation info

  • 8 to 10

    portions
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
top 1000The New Basics Cookbook
The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

  • About

We use artichoke leaves instead of bread for these canapés. It’s a light and elegant presentation for these bite-size amusements.

Ingredients

  • 2 artichokes
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces red salmon caviar

Method

  1. Wash the artichokes thoroughly, and trim away the tough outer leaves.
  2. Place the artichokes in a saucepan, add an inch of water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the artichokes from the pan, and allow to drain and cool.
  3. Place one of the artichokes in the center of a large plate. Peel the lea