Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 4 fresh artichokes
2. 1/4 cup olive oil
3. 10 cloves garlic, minced
4. 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
5. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6. 1/2 cup butter

Directions:
1. Cut stems and top 1 1/2 inches from artichokes.
2. Cut away first outside row of artichoke leaves.
3. Using scissors, cut off pointed tips of leaves.
4. Place Artichokes in steamer.
5. Steam artichokes until knife pierces base easily, adding more water if necessary, about 25 minutes.
6. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
7. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute.
8. Add lemon juice and butter.
9. whisk until butter melts.
10. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Serve artichokes warm with seasoned butter.
12. Dip leaves and pull off flesh with teeth and dunk heart when you reach it.