Artichokes How To Cook Recipes

ARTICHOKES (HOW TO COOK)

Steps:

• Trim stem of artichokes at the base.
• Remove any tough or discolored bottom leaves.
• Cut off approximately 1-inch of the top leaves, and trim remaining tips from leaves (I use scissors).
• Rub the base and all cut parts with lemon juice.
• Using fingers, open up the center of artichokes.
• With a sturdy spoon remove and discard the fuzzy choke.
• (I omit this step at this point and do it after cooking) Combine all ingredients, except artichokes, and bring to a boil.
• Add artichokes, and partially cover and return to a boil.
• Cook until the stem end is easily pierced with a fork.
• Allow about 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for large artichokes.
• Remove from liquid and drain upside down.
• Serve with melted butter or horseradish sauce, or they may be stuffed.
• NOTE#1: Artichokes may be cooked ahead and re-heated by putting in simmering water for 10 minutes.
• They will keep several days in the refrigerator.
• NOTE#2: Use an enamel or stainless steel pan for cooking.
• Do not use aluminum utensils.

ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Fill the pan with just enough water to cover bottom. Bring to a full boil over high heat. While water is heating, trim and discard the stems and tough outer leaves of artichokes. Tuck slivers of butter and slices of garlic into artichoke leaves.
• When water is boiling, place steamer insert in pot and set artichokes in steamer, stem-side down. Cover pot with lid and allow artichokes to steam for approximately 20 minutes, until tender.