---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: AIOLI PLATTER Categories: Appetizers Yield: 12 servings 1 Double batch Aioli sauce 6 sm Artichokes, trimmed, boiled, And chokes removed 7 lb Cod, poached 1 lb Carpaccio (thinly sliced -and pounded raw beef tender -loin 1/2 lb Snow peas, trimmed, blanced -and refreshed in cold water 1/2 lb Green beans, same as above 1 lb Carrots, cut into 2" pieces 3 lb Cauliflower, in florets 1 lb Chick peas, cooked 3 lg Red or green peppers, sliced 1 pt Cherry tomatoes 1 lb Zucchini, sliced 1 lb Small potatoes, cooked 6 Eggs, sliced in half(cooked) 4 tb Capers 1/2 c Chopped parsley 1. Spoon some of the aioli sauce into the center of each artichoke. 2. Place an aioli-filled artichoke in the middle of each plate, and arrange the cod, carpaccio, prepared vegetables, and eggs around it in a spoke-like fashion, making sure each plate has some of all. Sprinkle with parsley and capers. Makes 12 servings Source: The Silver Palate Cookbook ======================================================= =============== AIOLI SAUCE 8-10 garlic cloves, peeled 2 egg yolks, room temp salt and freshly ground pepper : juice of 1 lemon 1 t Dijon mustard 1 1/2 c oil (half olive, half peanut) at room temp 1. Puree garlic in a food processor or blender. Whisk the egg yolks in a small bowl until light and smooth, and add to the garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste, lemon juice, and mustard, and process to a smooth paste. 2. With the machine still running, add the oil, very slowly, into the mixture in a constant, steady stream, blending constantly. Con- tinue the blending until you obtain a thick, shiny, firm sauce. Transfer to a storage container, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use. -----