Artichokes in White Wine Simmered Fresh Artichokes

These fresh artichokes are simmered in a white wine
sauce that elevates this dish to restaurant quality.

Ingredients:
1 lemon
8 small/baby artichokes, trimmed
2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onions, roughly chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
Salt and pepper
1 bay leaf
1 smashed garlic clove
1 sprig of thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine

Directions:
Cut lemon in half, squeeze the juice of both halves
2 quarts of cold water, and add the juiced lemon halves to the water.
Trim baby artichokes until only the pale, edible leaves and hearts
are left and add to the lemon water.
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat,
add chopped onion and carrot to the pan, season with
salt and pepper and sauté gently without browning.
Drain artichokes and add to the softened onions and carrots.
Add bay leaf, garlic and thyme, and stir until warmed through.
Add white wine and another pinch of salt to the pan.
Pour in enough water to just cover the artichokes,
simmer artichokes until tender,
and allow them to cool in the broth.