In a large bowl combine artichokes and garlic, as well as a generous sprinkle of freshly milled pepper
Combine well.
Drizzle the olive oil in a large frying pan.
Place artichokes and garlic mixture into the pan.
Add the zest of lemon or the lemon peel slices making sure they get to the bottom by stirring.
Lid onto the pan.
Turn stove to medium heat.
Once the artichokes begin to cook, turn to medium-low.
Remove lid then stir. (5 minutes after you begin to cook)
Mix garlic and artichokes.
Make sure all artichokes visit the olive oil at some point.
Replace lid.
Stir again 3 minutes later.
Replace lid.
Stir again about 5 minutes later.
Remove lid. Allow the liquid to dissipate.
Once most of the liquid is gone, turn off the heat.
Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and add another zest of lemon if you love lemon
If you want gratingn cheese on your artichoke hearts you add it now.
Serve warm and refrigerate leftovers.