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Whole Baked Artichokes

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, March 2004






List of Ingredients



• 4 large artichokes
  
• Lemon wedge
  
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  






Instructions



1. Wash artichokes by plunging up and down in cold water. Cut off stem ends, and trim about 1/2 inch from top of each artichoke. Remove any loose bottom leaves. Trim one-fourth off top of each outer leaf with scissors, and rub cut edges with lemon wedge.
   
   
2. Arrange artichokes in a Dutch oven; cover with cold water, and add lemon juice.
   
   
3. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lower leaves pull out easily. Drain.
   
   Makes 4 servings.
   
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   Serve with
   
   GARLIC-LEMON BUTTER
   
   • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
   • 1 clove garlic, minced
   • 2 tsp grated lemon rind
   • 1 tsp minced fresh parsley
   • 1/4 tsp salt
   • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
   
   Cook all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until butter melts and mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve with cooked artichokes.
   
   Makes about 1/2 cup.