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Steamed Artichokes

Created by Echo Echo on October 26, 2014

Step 1: Cut off stem end as well as 1 inch of the top, remove outermost leaves of artichokes and snip off pointy tips of remaining leaves.
Step 2: Steam, covered in a steaming rack over boiling water about 1/2 hour until base of an artichoke is soft enough to pierce easily (you'll probably have to replace the water over time).
Step 3: Microwave lemon 15 seconds (releases more juice) and then juice lemon--you should end up with 3-4 Tbs juice. Discard peel.
Step 4: In a small skillet, sauté garlic and thyme in oil about 1 minute.
Step 5: With a fork or tiny whisk, whisk in lemon juice, butter and pepper and remove from heat.
Step 6: To eat, dip individual leaves in lemon-butter and scrape the "meat" of the artichokes into your mouth with your front teeth.