Instructions: Wash artichokes thoroughly and trim stems to 1 inch. Remove tough bottom leaves. Trim 1/2-inch from spiked leaf tips with sharp knife or scissors. Stand artichokes upright in 1 inch boiling water to which lemon juice and salt have been added.. Cover tightly and cook abut 45 minutes or until stems easily can be pierced with fork. Add water as needed. Remove artichokes from water and invert to drain thoroughly. Serve hot or chilled with a dip.

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