Whole artichoke hearts in brine.  Serve as an appetizer, as an aperitif or use as an ingredient for salads.
 
Suggested recipe: 
 
Plain Roasted Artichoke Hearts
 
Serves 6
 
Ingredients
3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts
4 garlic cloves, quartered
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
 
Directions
 
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Drain artichokes in colander and rinse a bit to remove brine.
Mix gently with garlic and olive oil in a bowl.
Pour artichoke mixture in a metal roasting pan and roast for about one hour, tossing a few times if desired.
 
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add lemon juice and butter (if using).