Recipes
Artichokes with Lemon Butter – No Cutlery Required
Preparation
Place each artichoke in a microwave safe plastic bag & secure tightly.
Place chokes around the rim of the turntable.
Cook on High (100%) for 10 minutes then set aside to stand for 5 minutes.
Melt butter in a small Pyrex jug on Medium (70 - 80%) for 1 and a half to 2 minutes, pour in lemon juice, stir to combine. Prick plastic bags to release steam, remove chokes to serving plates, season and serve with butter mixture on the side. Peel off leaves and dip in sauce.
NB: have some finger bowls ready!
Ingredients
4 medium sized globe artichokes rinsed, trimmed and prepared for cooking,
ensuring all cut surfaces are rubbed with lemon to prevent discolouration
120 g unsalted butter
juice 2 lemons
freshly ground pepper