One time on Usenet, "jmcquown" > said:
> archergirl wrote:

> > What is the best way to prepare and cook artichokes? Any recipes would
> > be a great help!

> Steamed is my fav. Pluck off the tiny bottom leaves and trim the stem so it
> will sit evening in a pan. Trim off the top of the artichoke choke with a
> sharp kitchen knife. Use kitchen shears to trim the sharp points off the
> other leaves. Gently spread open the leaves and use a spoon to scrape out
> the fuzzy "choke". Add a little lemon juice to the pot with the water and
> bring it to a boil. Add the steamer basket and place the artichoke(s) in
> it. Reduce the heat so it won't boil over, cover the pot and steam them
> about 15 minutes or until the leaves can be easily plucked off. Then you
> serve them with melted butter or a lemon-butter. Pull off the leaves,
> starting from the bottom; dip in the butter and scrape the "meat" off the
> leaf with your front teeth. Work your way up and you'll have a lovely
> artichoke heart. Cut into pieces and dip in butter and YUM

What Jill said, except that I dip mine in mayonaisse seasoned
with garlic and (occasionally) chili powder...

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J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"You still haven't explained why the pool is
filled with elf blood." - Frylock, ATHF