Roasted Baby Artichokes with Cognac

Roasted vegetables are a great specialty at Quim de la Boqueria, my favorite breakfast counter in Barcelona. Asparagus with white wine, baby artichokes with a dash of cognac—extremely simple and always incredibly satisfying. Roasting the artichokes intensifies their flavor, bringing out their nuttiness. While tender baby artichokes with edible chokes are best, regular artichoke hearts cut into wedges will work also. Serve these as part of a tapas spread, with toothpicks and one of the al