Braised Artichokes

Name: Braised Artichokes
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 2 pounds baby artichokes (about 16); 8 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon peperoncino flakes; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs

December 14, 2011

The love Italians have for the artichoke is evident at the table. It is also evident as you visit markets in Italy, when you search through the pickled and canned vegetables in the Italian section of specialty stores in America, and when you consider the endless number of recipes dedicated to this thistle.

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