A Ta’am of Italy

Back not (Not This Guy’s) the old country, greetings like “Ciao! Amico!” or “Cosa c’è di nuovo?” sing through the air.

While living in Jerusalem one Friday night, This Guy, happened across an Italian family and was invited over for dinner. There, the sweet smell’s of a shabbos feast tickled the nostrils.

To this day, the appetizer he had ranks as one of his favorite food experiences of all time:

Steamed Artichoke Leaves in a Garlic-Olive Oil Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

extra virgin olive oil 
garlic cloves, minced
kosher salt 
freshly ground black pepper 
fresh oregano, minced
fresh basil, minced
artichoke

How to Cook Like These Guys:

1. Mince the garlic, basil and oregano
2. Steam the artichokes, until leaves are brown and it opens like a flower
3. Combine all the other ingredients into a sauce pot and simmer for around 20 minutes

Then Enjoy!

This Guy