Grilled Artichokes with California Avocado

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Trim and half artichokes, clean out thistle above the hearts carefully with a spoon and discard. Place artichokes into shallow oven-safe pan filled with white wine and water.
3. Smash two garlic cloves and set aside. Rough chop and smash remaining garlic and place into pan with artichokes. Place in oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until they are falling apart tender. Remove from pan and drain.
4. Sprinkle each half artichoke with sea salt and then drizzle with olive oil.
5. Get grill pan super-hot. Place artichokes on the grill until nice grill marks are achieved; remove from pan and set aside.
6. Seed, peel and smash avocado. Place in a separate bowl with reserved garlic, zest and strained juice of one lemon and chopped parsley; mix. Sprinkle with sea salt and taste, adding more if needed.
7. Spoon avocado mixture into artichoke halves and serve.

Serving Suggestion: Plate two stuffed artichoke halves per person for an entrée serving.