Braised Artichokes with Mushrooms and Onions Recipe - Authentic Italian Dish

Ingredients

• 4 medium artichokes
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cups small white onions, peeled
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1/4 lb (113 g) sliced mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• Bouquet Garni
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 small leek, white part only
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 bay leaf