Sauteed artichoke

A simple little side dish. All you have to do is tear off the young leaves and eat the tiny end

4 small fresh artichokes

2 tablespoons butter

1 yellow onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon thyme, chopped

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup white wine

Salt and pepper, to taste

• Cut off tops of the artichokes (approx. 1 inch); cut in half.
• Melt the butter in a large pan and sauté the onion; 2 minutes.
• Add artichokes to pan, with cut-side down; sprinkle with thyme. Add stock and wine; cover.
• Simmer for 10 minutes, then turn the artichokes over; season with salt and pepper
• Cover again and simmer for another 10 minutes. (If there is not enough liquid in the pan, add more stock and wine.) Serve warm

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Serves 4