Artichokes with Lemon Sauce 

Total time: 55 minutes
           The artichokes take 40 - 50 minutes to steam. This can be done anytime and the artichokes can be served warm or cold. Have a small, sharp knife handy so that when you get all of the leaves off and are at the fuzzy choke you can cut it off and enjoy the bottom.... and put an an extra bowl on the table for the 'used' leaves.

 Ingredients:

• 2 globe artichokes
• 1 tbs lemon juice
• Lemon Sauce:
• 3 tbs plain yogurt
• 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
• 1 tbs good olive oil

 Instructions:

• Cut off bottoms of artichokes and remove any tough lower leaves.  Dip in water to which a tbs of lemon juice has been added (to prevent discoloration). 
• Cut the top 1/3rd of the artichoke off and discard.
• For a nice presentation cut off the tips of the bottom half of the leaves - using a scissors. Don't worry about the choke (fuzzy hairs inside).
• Put in steamer and steam 40 - 50 minutes, depending on size.
• Serve artichokes with a small dipping bowl of dipping sauce. 
• Lemon Sauce
• Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice and mustard.
• Drizzle in oil, whisking.