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better then
basic artichokes
 Plain
steamed artichokes dipped in mayo or melted butter are good, but this is
far better!
4 artichokes, trimmed as above
The juice of half a lemon
1/2 cup chopped parsley
4 Tablespoons chopped garlic
1 Rub the cut sides of the
artichokes with the lemon and squeeze a little juice between the leaves.
Mash together garlic and parsley. Tuck a quarter of the mixture into
each artichoke.
2 Put the 4 artichokes in a
saucepan and add about 2 inches water to the pot. The water should not
totally submerge the artichokes; about an inch of artichoke should be
above the water line. Boil about 30 minutes or until the outer leaves
pull away easily.
Dip
½ cup low fat mayo (¼ cup mayo and ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt)
1 teaspoon garlic
2 Tablespoons horseradish (more if you like things a little spicy)
1 Tablespoon deli-style mustard
sprinkle of salt
squeeze of lemon juice
Mix all ingredients. Serve
alongside the artichokes as a dip.
stuffed
artichokes
This recipe mixes up some of my favorite flavors, parmesan cheese,
prosciutto, and garlic, into a couscous filling for the artichokes, and
makes a yummy first course or light spring dinner. Serve with a green
salad and some good wine. Putting the artichokes in a muffin tin when
stuffing and broiling will keep them upright.
4 steamed artichokes
1 cup cooked couscous
2 slices prosciutto
1 Tablespoon crushed garlic
¼ cup of shredded parmesan cheese
1 With
a spoon, carefully scoop out the middle of the steamed artichokes. Make
sure to scrape out the choke, but leave the heart intact.
2 In
a small frying pan over medium heat, sauté the chopped prosciutto and
garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cooked couscous and ½
of the cheese. Mix until the cheese has melted, about another minute.
3 Spoon
¼ of the mixture into the center of each artichoke. Sprinkle the
remaining cheese over the top of the artichokes.
4 Place
under the broiler for about 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
amble
on for more!
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