Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
16 baby artichokes, trimmed, stems left on if possible, halved and rubbed with lemon
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 sprigs fresh thyme
¾ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Warm the oil in a heavy 8 to 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add the artichokes. Tuck the garlic cloves and thyme sprigs among them. Fry until the artichokes are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Pour the wine into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat slightly, and simmer gently until the stems are tender, about 15 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs.

Add the chopped mint, raise the heat and boil uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, until the juices thicken. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the artichokes and garlic to a platter. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the pan juices over the artichokes and serve hot or at room temperature.

Recipe Property of Peter Berley