What is a good recipe for an artichoke?

Question

The easier, the better. I'm a nubie in the kitchen.

Answer 1

"Lemon-Studded Artichokes" - 2 servings

2 medium artichokes
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 medium lemon; sliced
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. butter; melted
2-4 garlic cloves; minced

Rinse artichokes well; trim stems. With scissors, snip 1" off the tops. Snip the tip end from each leaf. Brush cut edges with the lemon juice. Spread artichoke leaves open. Using a small knife, carefully cut around each center choke. Scoop out and discard the fuzzy centers.
Cut each of the lemon slices into 6 wedges; place between artichoke leaves. Place artichokes in an 8" microwave-safe dish. Combine butter and garlic; pour over artichokes. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10-12 minutes or until artichokes are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with garlic butter from the dish.

Answer 2

Artichokes are easy I have made them lots:) here goes first to prep them you have cut off the stem to the base of the flower, and mark it with an X, then trim a little off the tops of the leaves with a clean pair of scissors(the reason for this is the leaves have barbs), now get a pot big enough to hold the artichokes( so they are in a single layer) and put in about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water and gently bring them to a boil (meduim ) for about 10 - 15 min or until you can pull one of the leaves off with ease. The part you eat is the bottom1/3 of the leaf . While the artichokes are cooking prepare some melted garlic butter to dip them in 1 leaf at a time you will then come to the centre known as the heart you can dip the whole thing in the butter and bite into it . ENJOY

Answer 3

Buy some frozen artichoke hearts. They are already cleaned and cut up and easy to handle.

There are thousands of recipes for artichokes. I like to bake them in a butter and lemon sauce and serve plain.

Answer 4

This is so easy. Finely chop garlic and push it down between the leaves, steam until tender. Serve with melted butter.

Answer 5

start with steaming one then peel off the leaves one at a time dipping into garlic butter

Answer 6

Here are some easy ones

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