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HOW DO I MICROWAVE AN ARTICHOKE?
FIRST A FEW TIPS:
 | Pick a microwaveable container that's tall enough to hold the artichoke. |
| Use plastic wrap, waxed paper, a plate or lid. Covering makes for a quicker cooking. |
| Let it sit for a minute or two before testing the artichoke for doneness. |
| To test for doneness, lift cover carefully & then stab the center of the artichoke with a skewer or sharp knife to see if the heart is just tender. |
NOW LET'S COOK IT:
| Rinse artichokes well. Cut off stem end, leaving about 1-inch of stem. |
| Cut off the top third of the artichoke. Trim tips of leaves with kitchen shears. |
| Place artichoke in microwaveable container & add enough water to make about 1/2-inch in bottom of container. |
| Cover & microwave on high until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Let stand 1 or 2 minutes before testing for doneness. For two artichoke's add about 4-6 minutes to cooking time. |
| Uncover carefully, lift out with thongs, drain & cool briefly. |
| Press thumbs into center of artichoke & spread leaves slightly. Remove fuzzy center with a spoon. |
| Enjoy by pulling off each leaf & dipping into mayonnaise, lemon butter or your favorite dip. When you get to the heart, cut it into bite-size pieces to dip & eat. |
MORE IDEAS:
| Stuff the whole artichoke with chicken or tuna salad or your favorite stuffing. |
| Cut the artichoke in half from top to bottom & fill the cavity with balsamic vinegar or your favorite salad dressing. |
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Article by Abby Savich, The Desert Sun