Baby Artichokes With Olives En Papillote Recipes

ROASTED BABY ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Prepare artichokes. Remove the tough outer leaves of the artichokes and trim the stems. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer green layer from the stem. Cut off the top third of the head to remove the tough ends of the leaves, then split it down the middle. Rub with lemon as you work so they don't turn brown.
• Mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic. Lay the artichoke halves cut-side up in a roasting dish and drizzle with the olive oil mixture. Roast in the oven until the artichokes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• To serve, top with the cheese and garnish with the parsley.

BABY ARTICHOKES WITH OLIVES EN PAPILLOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut four 16-by-13-inch pieces of parchment paper; set aside. Fill a medium bowl with water; squeeze 1/2 lemon into water. Cut each artichoke in half lengthwise. Remove tough outer leaves; trim sharp tips with scissors and stems with a paring knife. Transfer to lemon water to prevent discoloration.
• Place about 12 thyme sprigs and a few garlic slices in center of 1 piece of parchment; top with 4 artichoke halves. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then 1 tablespoon oil. Place 4 olives on top.
• Make a parchment packet: Bring long sides of parchment together. Make 1/2 inch fold, and crease; repeat twice, creasing firmly after each fold. Fold short ends downward, 2 or 3 times, creasing firmly after each fold. Tuck folded ends under packet; transfer to a baking sheet.
• Repeat with remaining thyme, garlic, artichokes, lemon juice, and oil, for a total of 4 packets. Bake until artichokes are tender when pressed through packet, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve packets on plates with aioli and lemon wedges.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN EN PAPILLOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl, whisk mustard, vinegar, and a pinch each of sugar, salt, and pepper together. Continue to whisk while slowly drizzling olive oil in until completely combined.
• Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Cut 4 pieces of parchment paper into 16-by-18-inch pieces. Fold each sheet in half lengthwise, then open and place on a work surface. Divide asparagus evenly among the four pieces of parchment; place them on the left side of the fold near the crease, centered evenly between the top and bottom of the parchment paper. Place a chicken breast on top of each bed of asparagus. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon vinaigrette. Top chicken breasts with tomatoes, olives, artichokes, basil, and feta. Drizzle each with about 1 tablespoon more vinaigrette.
• Fold the right half of one parchment paper over contents and, starting with the top right corner, form a half-moon packet making small but tight pleats all the way around to seal completely. Repeat process to form remaining packets.
• Transfer the packets to rimmed baking sheets and cook for 25 to 28 minutes. To serve, place packets directly on each of four plates and use kitchen shears or a sharp knife tip to open packets at the table.