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Vespi Scarpelli??? Any relation to Glenn Scarpelli (from TV’s “One Day at a Time”?)

Jean:
I don’t actually have the recipe, because I had the artichokes at a restaurant, but i found a recipe from the California Artichoke Advisory Board that sounds very similar, and another recipe for Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce that should work. After making the sauce, you should pour it over the artichokes, and bake until bubbly.

FRENCH FRIED ARTICHOKE HEARTS

FRENCH FRIED ARTICHOKE HEARTS
1 cup fish batter mix
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup water
¼ cup beer
2 pounds baby artichokes, prepared as directed and quartered*
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
solid all vegetable shortening for frying, about 1 inch deep

Heat shortening to 350 degrees F. Mix together the batter mix, baking powder, water and beer. Dip artichokes in batter mix, then roll in bread crumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese. Fry 2 or 3 minutes or until light golden brown.

*For preparation of baby artichokes, trim to hearts, quarter, and place in water with lemon juice to prevent browning. Drain well before dipping in batter.

Roasted Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

* 6 garlic cloves, roasted and peeled
* 1 medium onion, finely diced
* 1 cups white wine
* 2 cups heavy cream
* salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

To roast garlic Preheat oven to 350°F. Rub individual garlic cloves with olive oil, place in a small oven proof pan, and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast for 45 minutes, or until garlic is soft and lightly browned. Peel garlic.

Method for Sauce

In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the garlic, onion, and white wine, bring to a boil, and reduce by three-fourths. Reduce the heat to medium, add cream, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to food processor and puree. May be prepared up to two days ahead, covered, and refrigerated,. Bring to room temperature before serving,