Recipe By : Cooking Monday To Friday Show #MF6670
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :
Categories : Microwave
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Globe artichokes (8 to 12 oz ea)
Butter -- melted
Lemon wedges --
- if you are serving them hot
Vinaigrette or salad dressing --
- if you are serving them cold
Cut off stem and with a sharp knife trim the base so artichokes sit
flat. Make a cut across the top of the leaves, parallel to the base.
With scissors, trim the leaves so they have straight edges.
To cook conventionally, bring a large shallow pan of salted water to
a boil. Submerge artichokes, cover tops with a heat proof heavy plate
to keep them submerged and cook for 35 to 45 minutes or until a leaf
in middle can be pulled out easily. Drain them upside down so water
runs out.
To cook in microwave, wrap each one individually in microwavable
plastic wrap and set them in a round plate. Microwave for 10 minutes
or until a center leaf can be pulled out easily. Remove plastic wrap
(carefully; it will be hot).
Serve as is, with each person pulling out a leaf and dipping it in
melted butter, or remove cone of dinner leaves in one fell swoop and
reserve them for later. With a small spoon scoop out choke. Replace
cone of leaves, upside down and serve with melted butter seasoned
with lemon or vinaigrette.
