Place the onion, artichokes and oil into a pan and add the thyme and bay leaf, tied together with string. Cover and sweat over a low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

It pays homage to my grandmother, who was born in Rome to a Jewish family and learned to prepare artichokes by deep-frying them in olive oil. I’ve built on her approach to artichokes using lemon ...

1. In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, mayo and garlic. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated. 2. Add in all other ingredients except the Grana Padano and Mix until all ingredients are ...