Turn simple artichokes into a restaurant-worthy dish! This recipe pairs smoky, chargrilled artichokes with fragrant herb-infused oil and a light, airy Parmesan foam for an elegant starter.

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 4 globe artichokes

• 1 lemon

• Olive oil, salt, pepper

• 200 ml olive oil + rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic (for herb oil)

• 150 ml milk, 100 ml cream, 60 g Parmesan (for foam)

Directions

1. Prep & cook artichokes: Trim, halve, remove choke, rub with lemon. Simmer 12–15 min until tender.

2. Infuse oil: Gently heat olive oil with herbs and garlic, strain.

3. Chargrill: Brush artichokes with oil, season, grill until charred.

4. Make foam: Heat milk & cream, melt Parmesan, blend with soy lecithin or use a siphon to create foam.

5. Serve: Drizzle herb oil over artichokes, top with Parmesan foam, garnish with herbs or lemon zest.

Tip: Balance smokiness, freshness, and umami for a simple yet elegant dish.