ARUGULA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKE, RICOTTA SALATA AND PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Slice the top 1/3 off each artichoke. Remove the outer leaves and rub the artichoke with lemon.
• Heat the oil in a pot, and saute the garlic for 5 minutes or until golden. Add the wine and vinegar and bring to a low boil for 10 minutes, until it is reduced by half. Add the herbs, peppercorns, stock and water. Add the artichokes, bring them to a boil and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the artichokes and cool.
• Strain the braising liquid, discarding the garlic and herbs, and measure 2 cups. Pour the liquid in a small saucepan and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Remove the cooked artichokes' leaves, scoop out the chokes and slice each heart into 8 pieces.
• Put the reduced braising liquid in a blender on low, and drizzle in the oils. Season to taste.
• Toss the arugula, frisee and artichoke hearts with the vinaigrette. Divide among 6 plates. Arrange the cheese on top and sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds. Drizzle the pumpkin-seed oil around the perimeter and serve.