Artichokes

Description

Sometimes I just use lemon pepper and garlic powder in the water

Ingredients

• 2-3 artichokes
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 2 lemon halves
• bay leaf

Directions

1. Slice ~1” off the tip of the artichoke to cut off some of the thorns. Cut the stem of the artichoke close to the base
2. In a large pot, fill a few inches of water, a clove of garlic, the lemon half, and a bay leaf.
3. Put the artichokes in a steaming basket or directly into the water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer and cook for 25-45 minutes, until the outer leaves can easily be pulled off.
4. Optional: serve with dipping sauce