Artichokes

Artichokes

1. Rinse well. Cut off the stem flush with the choke. Trim leaf stickers with kitchen scissors.
2. In a pan or pot big enough for the artichoke(s) to stand upright on the stem end, add ABOUT: 1" water, 1 T. oil, 1-2 T. dried minced onion, 2-3 t. minced garlic, splash of lemon juice, 1/4 t. salt, 1/2 t. pepper.
3. Dip chokes in the water before heating so leaves get coated with oil, lemon, etc.
4. Place artichokes in the pan, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until base is fork-tender.
5. Remove and drain upside down.
6. Serve with Jayne Slade's Artichoke Dip