Lemon Braised Artichokes

Ingredients:
6 artichokes hearts, cleaned and quartered (24 count)
1 cup lemon juice
2 T kosher salt
1 T freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 T finely chopped thyme
1 T minced garlic
4 ounces white wine
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
chopped parsley, for garnish

Preparing the artichokes:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix the artichokes and all other ingredients except chopped parsley into a medium bowl. Toss together and put into a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil on top of the stove, cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Cook until soft, about 1 hour. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Note: The artichokes will keep for up to 3 weeks, refrigerated, in the cooking liquid.

Serves 4 to 6