Herbed Artichokes with Sour Cream Sauce

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Braham Estate in Greenville, Texas in 1992.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 6 medium artichokes trimmed
 * 2 quarts water
 * ½ teaspoon oregano
 * ½ teaspoon thyme
 * 3 tablespoons olive oil

Sour cream sauce

 * 1 cup sour cream
 * ¼ cup mayonnaise
 * ¾ teaspoon cumin
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
 * ¼ cup chopped parsley

Directions

 * 1) Place artichokes, herbs and olive oil in large pot with boiling water then cover and simmer 40 minutes.
 * 2) Serve hot or at room temperature with sour cream sauce.

Sour cream sauce

 * 1) Combine ingredients then allow standing 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.