Braised Baby Artichokes

Ingredients

• 1 thyme sprig, or ¼ cup basil leaves torn into small pieces, or ¼ cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley leaves
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 ½ cups water, plus more for soaking the artichokes
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Kosher salt
• 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
• 3 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds baby artichokes
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Fill a large bowl with water and add the lemon juice. Trim the end off of 1 artichoke, leaving a 1/4-inch stem. Snap off the woody outer leaves until only tender pale yellow leaves with green tips remain. Slice off 1/2 inch of the tips and trim off any remaining dark green from the base. Halve le...

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