Miscellaneous with artichokes

1 large shallots thinly sliced, or red onioons * 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed, or more to taste 2 pounds asparagus prefer thick ones, rinsed and[...]

Happy Cinco de Mayo! For Cinco de mayo I had to make a batch of one of my favourite Mexican dishes, guacamole, and I figured that I would take the opportunity[...]

2 cups red oak chips* (or 3 oak or pecan chunks), soaked in water for at least 20 minutes 1/2 red jalapeño or red Fresno chile 2 to 3 red chiles de arbol or[...]

For the artichokes Bring a pot full of water to a boil. Add the juice from 1 lemon and the artichokes. Boil for 5-7 minutes. Drain and quarter the artichokes.[...]

4 x Thin slices Italian salami 4 x Thin slices Prosciutto 4 x Anchovy filets 2 x Celery hearts, cut in halves     Lengthwise 1 can (Small) Italian tuna fish 1[...]

1 x 500 gram pac all vegetable fat puff pastry 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 1 x 400 gram tin artichoke hearts 12 x Cherry tomatoes , halved 2 med Sized red[...]