Put them into an ovenproof dish together with the zested lemon, cut into quarters.
2 large or 4 medium artichokes 1 lemon, cut in half Dipping sauce, below 1. Lay an artichoke on its side on a cutting board.
But if you pressed it as flat as it would go, outlined it on a piece of paper, did the same for all the wedges of that particular lemon, cut the regions out, colored them with a yellow highlighter, then taped them together along their borders, you would have an approximate lemon.
Pan-Roasted Striped Bass With Fried Capers [serves 4] 2 tablespoons salt-packed or brined capers 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for frying 1 clove garlic, crushed 4 fillets striped bass (about 2 pounds) Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lemon, cut into wedges.
Serves 2. 100goodod fatty bacon or pancetta butter a small pumpkin or squash, about 1kg 75g white bread, preferably from a day-old loaf, made into coarse breadcrumbs a small bunch of parsley the grated zest of a lemon Cut the bacon or pancetta into short strips.
Serves 2. Red Mullet With Pancetta And Thyme 4 red mullets (about 8 ounces each), cleaned and gutted Olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper A large bunch fresh thyme 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges 8 thin slices pancetta (or bacon) 4 good-quality anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained.
MARINATED OLIVES Time: 5 minutes, plus marinating time 2 cups assorted olives 2 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 lemon, cut in half and segmented like a grapefruit.
STEAMED CHICKEN WITH FENNEL AND GARLIC Adapted from Citronelle, Washington Time: 1 1/2 hours 40 cloves of garlic, peeled 2 sprigs thyme 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced crosswise 3 cups chicken stock or canned broth 1 lemon, cut in half 1 teaspoon aniseed 1 4-pound whole chicken 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
