Whats the best way to cook artichokes and any recepe ideas?!
Answers:
Put them in boiling water covered, for 20 minutes or so. Poke a fork into the bottom stem to see if they're soft= then they are done.
Garlic mayonnaise is very good- add crushed garlic to mayo and drip the leaves in it.
This is a recipe for fried artichokes, it's a traditional Italian recipe= they are SO GOOD this way
http://italianfood.about.com/od/artichok…
My simple way is to put them in a pot upside down with a little boiling water. Not too much and boil till they are tender when you poke a fork into the bottoms of them. Then pull them out and sprinkle Italian breadcrumbs in between the leaves and drizzle with melted butter making sure the breadcrumbs get moist. Then eat. Its yummy.
My cousin and I used to always steam artichokes (takes about 45 minutes) then dip the leaves in butter and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on them. Totally not healthy, but delicious.
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