Artichoke-2 large.
Olive Oil-2 cups.
Salt and Black Pepper-to taste.
Garlic-1 clove whole, peeled.

Clean and dry the artichokes. Remove 1/2 of the outer leaves. Cut off the tips of the remaining leaves still on the artichoke. Slice the artichoke in half vertically. Place the olive oil in a sauce pan. Bring the oil to a low- medium heat so that you can simmer the artichoke halves. You must scoop out the choke from the artichoke before you place it in the oil! Place the artichoke halves in the oil. Cook slowly for 1/2 an hour. Flip the artichokes over and place the garlic clove in the pan with them. Simmer them for another 1/2 an hour. Check to make sure they are tender. Drain completely and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.