Artichoke Pilaf

Artichoke Pilaf Recipe:

Artichoke Pilaf

1 1/2 cup   basmati rice
4          large cloves garlic
wee bit    olive oil
pinch       each of dried thyme, marjoram and basil
3 cups      water
8          canned (not marinated) artichoke hearts

Rinse rice several times, until rinse water runs clear.
Saute garlic and herbs in olive oil until fragrant,
about two minutes, being ultra careful not to scorch
the garlic. Add rice and saute another two or three
minutes. Add artichoke hearts and saute another
minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce
heat and cook about fifteen minutes. Turn off burner
and let sit five more minutes. Fluff with forks.

Note: I got the idea for this while flipping through
a book called _Trucs_of_the_Trade_ at a bookstore one
day.

Contributed by Bill Maddex