Antipasto Platter With Grilled Vegetables

• 1 lemon, halved
• Kosher salt
• 1 pound baby artichokes
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (oregano, parsley, basil and thyme)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato juice
• 2 red bell peppers, quartered
• 1/4 pound parmigiano- reggiano cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 pound taleggio cheese and/or fresh goat cheese
• 3/4 pound thinly sliced cured meats (prosciutto, mortadella and/or salami)
• 1/4 cup olive tapenade
• 1 loaf artisanal bread, sliced

1. Prepare the artichokes: Fill a saucepan with water; squeeze in the lemon juice.
2. Add the squeezed lemon halves to the water and season with salt.
3. Cut off and discard the top one-quarter of each artichoke with a serrated knife.
4. Snap off the tough outer leaves.
5. Peel the stem and base with a paring knife.
6. Halve the artichokes lengthwise and drop into the saucepan.
7. Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and let the artichokes sit in the hot liquid until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes; drain.
9. Whisk the olive oil, both vinegars, the sugar, herbs, garlic and tomato juice in a bowl.
10. Put the artichokes and bell peppers in another bowl; drizzle with the vinegar mixture and let marinate 10 to 20 minutes.
11. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
12. Grill the artichokes and peppers, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes.
13. (Or, roast on a rimmed baking sheet in a 400 degrees F oven, 10 to 15 minutes.)
14. Assemble the platter: Arrange the cheeses, cured meats, tapenade, artichokes and bell peppers on a board or platter.
15. Serve with the bread.
16. Photograph by Lisa Shin

lemon, kosher salt, artichokes, extravirgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, sugar, fresh herbs, clove garlic, tomato juice, red bell peppers, cheese, taleggio cheese, cured meats, olive tapenade, bread

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robert-irvine/antipasto-platter-with-grilled-vegetables-recipe.html (may not work)