How to make it

  • Cut off the top third of each artichoke and rub the cut edges with a lemon half them trim any dried portion from the stem.
  • With scissors snip off the small leaves at the base and the points of the leaves.
  • Scoop out the choke of each artichoke with a spoon and season the inside with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Rub all cut surfaces with a lemon half and transfer the artichokes to a bowl of cold water.
  • Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the bowl.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat warm the oil until hot.
  • Add the onions and carrots and cook the vegetables stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper then cook the mixture stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add the artichokes and turn them to coat with oil then add the vinegar, wine, stock and bouquet garni which has been tied together with string.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil then cover the mixture with a buttered round of wax paper and the lid and braise on low heat basting artichokes with the cooking liquid once or twice for 40 minutes.
  • Serve vegetables with a little sauce poured over the top.

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    " It was excellent "
    mystic_river1 ate it and said...
    could you tell I love artichokes?
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