Mushroom-Artichoke Ragout
- 8 baby artichokes or large artichoke hearts
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and peeled
- 1 pound fresh meaty mushrooms, such as porcini
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- Strips of lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 long sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Prepare a medium heat fire (350 to 375F) in a wood-fired oven or cooker.
- Preheat a clay baker at the edge of the hearth.
- Peel the outer leaves from the baby artichokes until reaching the light green leaves.
- Trim the stem and cut away any parts of the heart that were in contact with the outer leaves.
- Cut artichokes in half lengthwise and remove any thistle choke.
- Cut the artichoke hearts into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Cut the asparagus on the diagonal into 2-inch-long pieces.
- Clean and trim the mushrooms, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Toss all of the vegetables in a bowl along with the garlic, lemon zest, and some salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Layer the mixture in the heated clay baker and add the thyme and bay leaf.
- Cover with the white wine and place on the floor of the oven.
- Roast until the vegetables are tender and the mushrooms are golden, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
artichokes, mushrooms, garlic, lemon zest, salt, olive oil, long sprigs thyme, bay leaf, white wine, lemon
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mushroom-artichoke-ragout-391788 (may not work)