When I’m sick, I start using the microwave to cook. It’s just a lot less effort and quick. I can return to sitting on the couch in no time. Luckily, I had artichokes in the fridge. You just cut off the stem and about 1″ off the top. Place it in a microwave safe bowl with about 1/4″ of water, cover and microwave for about 3 minutes. Rest for 2 minutes, turn it over, cover, and microwave for another 2 minutes. This was for 1 medium sized artichoke. Add some time for larger artichokes or if you want to heat two or three at a time.
While you are microwaving, you can make this easy dip.
Creamy Caper Dip
~enough for 3 to 4 artichokes
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (whole)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 1 teaspoon minced shallots
- 1/4 teaspoon harissa
- salt and pepper to taste
Just stir all the ingredients together and it’s ready!
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We had no idea artichokes were such a easy nuker. Nice to know. And same for this dip.
i have never prepared/cooked with artichokes, nor have i ever experienced the process of eating it!
it’s so pretty! like a flower!
I really hate steaming artichokes, it takes so long. Next time, I am going to throw them in the microwave. I love the dip you paired with it. OH SO good. CHeck out the new issue of Saveur, they have a whole artichoke section with recipes, varieties and more.
Oh man, I hope you feel better. Your sick food looks much more complex than mine, seeing as I have a tendency to throw a bunch of ingredients into my slow cooker, and it isn’t always a “meal” that comes from it. Once I even threw a package of pork in…without removing the packaging.
Feel better!
Manger la ville, I used to have a subscription to Saveur and love the way they feature produce.
EMC, haha, with the packaging?what happened to it?
I love artichokes but have only dipped them in butter or mayo… I LOVE your creamy caper dip! Thank you.
Luckily I didn’t try to eat it. After about two hours of slow cooking, I smelled burning plastic even with a massive cold. Now that’s a strong smell!
p.s.
I forgot to mention…
you're on The Times on line,
about half way down in comments section.. well done!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/real_food/article5561425.ece?token=null&offset;=36&page;=4
Lesley – Thanks for letting us know! That’s really cool that people mentioned us. Although we’d love to have been in the top-50 list 🙂 At least it’s a goal. I’m quite surprised we weren’t in that list, going through it just now, we get far more readers than many of the sites listed there. Weird. I guess everyone has an opinion. Maybe I’ll leave a comment on Lynne’s article.
Yum! I love warm veggies paired with tasty dips. Microwaving the artichokes definitely seems like a quick and easy fix. For days when you have a little more time, try out this recipe for Slow Roasted Veggies with Garlic Yogurt Dip. It’s delicious!
That looks great! I hope you’re feeling better… I think I’d risk getting sick to come over and eat this with you 😉
PS Artichokes are one of those foods I’d like to try making but seems so fussy! I didn’t realize I could do it this way easily, although BF prefers them stuffed/baked…