How to Roast an Artichoke

Typically I steam artichokes. This leaves them fairly flavorless and only a spoon for the lemon curry mayonnaise I dip them in.Tonight I thought I would mix it up and roast them. It was a good decision.

Beautiful AND delicious.

The Chokes
2 Artichokes (one for you and one for someone else, sharing isn't fun with 'chokes)
1/2 Lemon
2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper

The DIP
1/4 C. Mayonnaise (REAL)
1 Tablespoon Curry
1/2 Lemon
Pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degree. Rinse the artichokes, chop an inch off the top and the stem off the bottom. Be sure to cut straight so that it can stand on its own. Spread the leaves so that all the toppings can get in.
On a pan lay out 2 pieces of aluminum foil  (one for each 'choke). Place each one in the center of their foil. Drizzle with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice (Making sure it gets in between the different leaves. Wrap up with foil and place in oven for an hour.

To make the dip, mix all the ingredients and chill while the 'chokes are cooking.

When they are done, removed from oven and place on plate. Serve immediately.

These end up being flavorful and juicy. They are great with the dip, or without!
Enjoy, e