STEAMED WHOLE ARTICHOKES ENJOY DAN:

                     STEAMED WHOLE ARTICHOKS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2-3

INGREDIENTS:

2 fresh artichokes

3 tablespoons butter

5 garlic cloves, smashed

2 teaspoon EACH dried thyme, dried rosemary, and lemon pepper

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Cut stems and top 1-1/2-inches from artichoke.

2.   Cut away first outside row of artichoke leaves.

3.   Using scissors, cut off pointed tip of leaves.

4.   Place artichokes in a steamer.

5.   Steam artichokes until knife pierces base easily, adding more water if necessary.

6.   Steam about 25 minutes.

7.   In a skillet add butter over medium-heat and when sizzling.

8.   Add garlic and next 4 ingredients.

9.   Season with salt and pepper.

10  Cook for 1 minute.

11  Serve artichoke with butter sauce.

ENJOY DAN:                                                             FOR THE LOVE OFF FOOD!!