Weird looking? Yes. Simple to cook? Yes. Delicious? Oh hell yes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 or 3 artichokes, approximately 1 for every 2 people
½ stick butter
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of ½ lemon
1 sprig fresh thyme
DIRECTIONS
Cut the stem off the bottom of each artichoke so it will sit flat, and about 1 inch off the top of each
Then cut the point off each leaf (to keep you & your guests from getting poked)
Place artichokes in large steamer with about 3 inches of water below, cover with a lid and steam about 45 minutes, or until you can pull off a leaf off easily
While it cooks, melt the butter in a small pot with a minced clove of garlic, lemon juice and a thyme
Put artichokes on a serving plate with a bowl of the dipping butter beside.