Leaf Artichokes with Mayonnaise Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time50 Min
Ready In1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon (Salad or olive oil - 1/4 cup)
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm) (Salad or olive oil - 1/4 cup)
 Salt1 Teaspoon (Salad or olive oil - 1/4 cup)
 Ground pepper1 Dash (Salad or olive oil - 1/4 cup)
 Artichokes4 Large (Salad or olive oil - 1/4 cup)
 Tarragon Sauce
 Mayonnaise or cooked salad dressing - 1 cup
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon (Salad or olive oil - 1/4 cup)
 Tarragon leaves1/2 Teaspoon, dried (Salad or olive oil - 1/4 cup)

Directions

MAKING
1. In large kettle, combine 6 quarts water with the oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Place the kettle over heat. Boil.
3. Trim stalk from base of artichokes to get 1 inch slices.
4. Snip off spike ends and remove discolored leaves.
5. Wash artichokes in cold water, and drain.
6. Using twine, tie each artichoke around, to hold leaves in place.
7. Add to the boiling water mixture.
8. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes till the artichokes are soft. Drain water and remove excess liquid.
9. Cool artichokes. Refrigerate till serving time.
10. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and tarragon. Mix well.
11. Refrigerate the tarragon sauce, covered.
12. On a large platter or individual serving dishes place these artichokes. Top each one with a mushroom cap.

SERVING
13. Serve Leaf Artichokes With Mayonnaise chill with tarragon sauce.
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