Artichoke French

• large artichokes5
• medium onion, chopped↗1
• stalks celery, chopped↗2
• bay leaves, crushed↗2
• tablespoon chopped chives1 tablespoon
• tablespoon chopped parsley1 tablespoon
• tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon
• teaspoons lemon pepper2 teaspoons
• teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed↗1 teaspoon
• cup olive oil↗2⁄3 cup
• cup dry vermouth↗1 cup
• cup dry sherry↗1⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the artichokes.

2. 2

   Cut off base and top 1/3 of each artichoke.

3. 3

   Trim the tips of the leaves with kitchen shears, if desired.

4. 4

   Pull back the leaves from the center and scrape out the fuzzy choke with a spoon.

5. 5

   Stand the artichokes, stem side up, close together in large saucepan or pot and add just enough water to cover.

6. 6

   Heat to boiling, and then add the onion, celery, bay leaves, chives, parsley, garlic, lemon pepper, thyme and olive oil.

7. 7

   Cover tightly and boil for 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Uncover, add the vermouth and sherry, reduce heat and simmer until artichokes are tender, about 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Spoon the pan juices over the artichokes to serve.