artichokes

- 2 lb frozen artichoke halves
- 3 fresh tomatoes, pureed
- 1 large onion peeled, halved and sliced
- 1 tbspoon dry marjoram
- 1 tbspoon lemon peel (zest)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 tbspoons olive oi1
- 1 cup warm water or broth

- saute onion in olive oil until golden brown
- add frozen artichoke halves and toss and stir until slightly golden
- add tomato puree, salt and pepper
- add marjoram and zest, stir for a minute or two
- add water, cover cooking pot and let simmer for about 30 min or until artichokes tender (add water of you have to)
- ready when artichokes tender and sauce thick
- place artichokes in platter empty sauce over them

serve with cooked rice or meat