Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           water
  10      ounces        frozen artichokes - -- (1 package)
   3      tablespoons   lemon juice
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   3                    peppercorns
   1      pinch         thyme
   1      pinch         fennel seed
   1      pinch         coriander seed
   1      small         bay leaf
     1/2  teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

In large, heavy skillet, cook artichokes in boiling water for 5 minutes, or until they are separated. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool in cooking liquid. Serve artichokes with 4 tablespoons liquid. Recipe Source: THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING by Fernande Garvin