* Ask your butcher to french your lamb racks for you. This technique of removing excess meat and fat from the bone area will prevent charring of the bones and will enhance the overall presentation of your dish. ** A parsnip-shaped vegetable root that is also known as oyster plant. Growing season is from June through February. Available in Spanish, Italian and Greek food markets. Cook's Note: Not truly an artichoke, but a member of the sunflower family. It resembles fresh ginger root and has a nutty sweet flavor. It is available October through March and may be purchased in specialty produce stores. Yield: 6 servings Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Cook's Note: Not truly an artichoke, but a member of the sunflower family. It resembles fresh ginger root and has a nutty sweet flavor. It is available October through March and may be purchased in specialty produce stores. *Dried Mushrooms may be purchased in specialty food shops. **Truffle Oil may be purchased in specialty food shops. Store in a cool, dry place.