Steamed Artichokes

From: The Joy of Cooking

I don't think I tasted artichoke until I met Mike. He LOVES artichokes (another favorite of his mom's from growing up) and so we make them every now and then.

Artichokes
1 mashed clove garlic
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

To wash, hold the artichoke by the stem end and dash up and down quickly in a deep bowl of water.

Cut off the stems with scissors. Trim the top leaves by one-fourth. Snap off the tough bottom row of leaves by bending them back from the core. To avoid discoloration, dip the trimmed base in lemon juice.

Place the artichokes top down on a trivet over 1 to 2 inches of boiling water. Add the garlic, lemon juice and oil to the water.

Steam, covered for 45 minutes or until tender. Serve hot with melted butter or mayonnaise for dipping.