Artichokes with Caesar Dressing Time: 45 minutes
The artichokes take about 45 minutes to steam. I do this anytime ahead of
dinner as they are best at room temperature.
2 globe artichokes
lemon juice
Creamy Caesar Dressing - leftover from Thursday's salad. If you don't have any the recipe is
below (or you can use a bottled salad dressing)
Cut off bottoms of artichokes and remove any tough lower leaves. Dip in water to which a couple of tbs of lemon juice has been added (to prevent discoloration). For a nicer presentation cut off the tips of the bottom half of the leaves - using a scissors. Cut the top 1/3rd of the artichoke off and discard. Don't worry about the choke (fuzzy hairs inside) Put in steamer and steam 35 - 45 minutes. Serve artichokes with small dipping bowl of the Creamy Caesar Dressing, pulling the leaves off and dipping. 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.
Caesar Dressing
1 tbs Dijon mustard
1 tbs lemon juice
3/4 cup Greek or plain yogurt
3 tbs olive oil
1 tbs any fresh herbs (not rosemary) you may have on hand or
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 tbs Parmesan
Cooking for Two? Or more?
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