Artichoke Leaves With Parmesan Basil Aioli Recipes

BASIL AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise and basil in a food processor; blend until mixed and mayonnaise turns slightly green. Add garlic; process until well blended. Add lemon juice and zest; process until well mixed, 30 to 45 seconds.
• Transfer to a bowl and cover. Chill until flavors combine, about 1 hour.

ARTICHOKE LEAVES WITH PARMESAN-BASIL AIOLI

Steps:

• Cut the stems of the artichokes off flush with the bottom of the leaves. Trim about an inch off the top end. Remove the small-funky leaves from around the bottoms and trim the remaining leaves with scissors to remove the thorns on the top. To prevent discoloration, rub all of the cut surfaces with the lemon. Cook in a steamer with the lemon you used to rub the artichokes with until tender and leaves can be pulled off easily, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool.
• Combine the mayonnaise (Best Foods brand if you are on the west coast or Hellman's if you are on the east), Parmesan, basil, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled.
• Remove the leaves from the artichokes, starting at the base, until the center is reached. For this dish you will only be using the leaves sturdy enough to hold the aioli, but save the less sturdy ones for your chef's treat after the guests go home. Using a spoon, scrape off the choke and discard. Cut off any tough areas on the bottom of the hearts. Finely chop the hearts and add to the mayonnaise mixture.
• Place 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture on each artichoke leaf and arrange leaves in an eye pleasing manner on a platter or tray. Garnish with the parsley.

PAN SEARED STEAK WITH PARMESAN AIOLI

Steps:

• Parmesal Aioli: In a medium size bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and olive oil. Stir in the garlic paste,parmesan cheese, pepper and parsley (you should have about 1 cup). Cover; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Steak: Season the slices of beef tenderloin with the salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the beef and cook for one minute on each side or until browned and cooked through. Remove to warm platter. Serve immediately with aioli.

ARTICHOKE AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender; blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.