Baby artichokes - house beautiful

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8To 10 baby artichokes
1Lemon, halved
8cupsWater
1cupDry white wine
2Carrots, peeled and halved
1Stalk celery with leaves
8Sprigs flat leaf parsley
2Branches fresh thyme
1Bay leaf
6Black peppercorns

Directions

Trim the stem and cut ¼ inch off the top of each artichoke. Rub the cut surfaces with lemon halves to prevent discoloration.

In a medium-size non-reactive pot, add artichokes and remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer partially covered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until leaves peel away easily. Remove artichokes from broth and serve alongside corned beef Serves 6 to 8.

House Beautiful/March/94 Scanned & fixed by DP & GG