Braised Lamb (or Pork) Chops with Artichokes

LAMB CHOPS cooked together with artichokes take on a delicate sweetness that is complemented by the tartness of the lemon juice. In many parts of Greece, the sauce is thickened with egg, making it an avgolemono (egg-lemon sauce). But I prefer this much lighter version of the dish, based on a recipe given to me by Claire Ksida from Chios. Claire and her husband own the tiny Perleas Hotel, which they created by restoring an old Genoese villa, beautifully situated among extensive orange and ta