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Put the potatoes and the quartered shallot into a large saute pa with enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once the water reaches the boil, uncover, reduce the heat

Heat the oil in a large nonstick saute pan set on medium-high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach and pesto.

Slice the tops off the tomatoes and reserve. Using a very sharp paring knife, remove and discard the ribs and seeds from the insides of the tomatoes, being very careful not to puncture the skin. Sprinkle the salt inside

Cut the tomatoes in half crosswire, sprinkle the cut sides with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and place cut-side-down on paper towels or a rack to drain for 20 minutes. Pat the cut side dry. Sprinkle with the remaining

Bring the chicken stock and artichoke hearts to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes, until a knifr inserts easily. Drain the artichokes, reserving the chicken stock separately, and cool. Return the

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large saute pan set on medium-high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the artichokes anc cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer