STEAMED ARTICHOKES WITH HERB AIOLI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

2-whole artichokes

1-garlic clove

1-tablespoon lemon juice

1-bay leaf.

AIOLI:

1/2-cup mayonnaise

1-1/2-tablespoons fresh herbs, such as chives, rosemary, or thyme

2-teaspoon lemon juice

1/2-teaspoon EACH Dijon mustard, & Old Bay Seasoning

1-garlic clove, grated

1/8 EACH teaspoon salt & pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Cut off the top inch of leaves from the artichoke.

2.   Remove the outer layer of small tough leaves from the stem end.

3.   Snip all remaining spiky tips from outer leaves.

4.   Cut off & discard the stems.

5.   Fill the bottom of a pot with a couple inches of water.

6.   Adding garlic, lemon juice & bay leaf to the water.

7.   Place a steamer basket in the pot, making sure the water does not flow over the bottom of the basket.

8.    Place the artichokes in the basket, resting on the flattened bottoms.

9.   Bring water to a boil, cover pot, & cook until leaves can be easily pulled from the artichoke.

10  Cook for about 25-30 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                                                    LOVE ALWAYS WINS!!!