I wanted to approach March with an open mind. Daylight saving time starts on March 12. The spring equinox is March 20. Opening day for the Red Sox is March 30. Maybe, just maybe, it’s time to turn the page on winter and think spring. The groundhog did see his shadow, right? Even if he didn’t, just six more weeks of winter after Feb. 2 would still make for what Mainers consider an early spring. As I write this, it is freezing outside and the wind is howling. Lobster boats remain grounded in the neighborhood. There is a layer of ice everywhere I look. Sigh.
I needed a recipe that would lift spirits. One that explodes with flavor. I found it. The combination of ingredients makes this absolutely delicious and will make anyone forget about how cold March can get here in New England. Believe me, once you make this dish, you will want to prepare it again and again. Besides, what a perfect way to celebrate National Artichoke Hearts Day!