:My Favorite Dishes: Steamed Artichokes with Butter Dipping Sauce:

*This recipe is really easy to do and these artichokes ALWAYS come out with their leaves falling right off.

{Ingredients}

• 1 Artichoke
• 1 Tsp of Butter
• Lemon Juice
• 1 Tsp of Basil, Rosemary, Oregano, Minced Garlic, Dried Chopped Red Onions and Garlic Salt.
• DIPPING SAUCE: 1 Tbsp of Butter, 1 Tbsp of Mayonnaise, 1 Tsp of Lemon Juice and 1 Tsp of Garlic Salt (Mix Together in a Bowl and put in Microwave for 20 Sec, or until melted.

{Directions}

• Wash the Artichoke and Cut all the Sharp edges with thorns off. 

• Cut the Artichoke in half and scoop out with a knife all of the hairs. (These are very dangerous to eat and can be choked on).

• Spread butter over the heart and inside of the Artichoke, then sprinkle some lemon juice. Add all the above seasoned ingredients on top and around the artichoke.

• Place the artichoke heart side down in the steamer and steam for 30-45 minutes (depending on your steamer).

Take Artichokes out of steamer carefully with tongs and enjoy!!

Taylor