Artichokes

[skillbird]

How do you cook artichokes?

[sharon geek]

Wash them well in cold water and cut off the top inch or so. If there are any leaves with thorns, pull them out. Boil in salted water for between 20 and 45 minutes until they are tender (Alternatively microwave them in plastic for about eight minutes). Drain them well and serve them with some melted butter for dipping or a homemade mayonnaise or even better garlic mayonnaise.