*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

           Mediterranean Stew With Squid, Artichokes And Olives

Recipe By     : Cooking Live Show #CL8897
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cooking Live                     Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        cleaned squid -- bodies cut into
                        -- 1/4-inch rings and
                        -- tentacles left whole
     1/4  cup           plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
   1      small         onion -- finely chopped
  10      cloves        garlic -- cut into very thin
                        -- slices
   1      teaspoon      fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
   3      cups          canned imported tomatoes -- coarsely chopped
                        -- and drained
   1      cup           dry white wine
  12                    baby artichokes or 4 large artichokes
   1                    lemon -- juice of
  15                    pearl onions -- peeled
                        salt and pepper
     1/2  cup           pitted and halved nicoise olives
   2      tablespoons   finely chopped parsley

Thoroughly rinse and dry the squid rings and tentacles on cloth
towels. In a large heavy pot heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over
moderate heat. Cook the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and
thyme and cook for 1 minute. Add the squid and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover
the pot and leave barely at a simmer over low heat for 45 minutes or
transfer the pot, once the liquid has come to a simmer, to a 300
degree oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour