How to prepare
artichokes.
1) Wash them thoroughly in cold water.
2) Fill a bowl with cold water and add a couple
tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar. You will be putting them
in this water to preven discoloration.
3) Cut off the stem, if desired.
4) Cut off the top 1/4 of the plant.
5) Snip the sharp tips off the plant, if desired.
6) Cook as desired. Artichokes may be steamed,
microwaved, baked, grilled, boiled, whatever you want depending
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Artichokes
with Garlic Dip
1 cup lowfat yogurt,
plain
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 Tbsp chives
2 tsp chili sauce
½ tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp pepper
4 medium artichokes, prepared and cooked
Combine all of the ingredients except the artichokes. If you can
refrigerate the dip for a while (an hour or two) it will taste better
but that is optional. Serve with cooked artichokes.
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