This is a fantastically easy recipe I found on a food blog. The oregano, tarragon, thyme and garlic are so fragrant you won't even need to dip them in butter!
4 artichokes 1/2 lemon 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 bay leaves 1/8 C. olive oil 1/2 Tbs. oregano 1/2 Tbs. tarragon 1/4 tsp. thyme 1/4 tsp. black pepper Sea salt to taste Water
Wash, clean and trim artichokes. Fill a large 2 quart pot 1/4 of the way full with water and bring to a boil. Add all ingredients to the water - squeeze the lemon first and then put the whole thing into the water. Return to a boil. Add artichokes stem side down (to moisten) and then flip so that the stems are up. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and let cook for about 45 minutes. Use tongs to remove artichokes when done and strain upside down in a colander.
4
15 minutes
45 minutes