Artichokes are the best! My mom grew up in Riverside, California and we ate them all my life growing up. She made this wonderful garlic sauce that made them fantastic.
I understand there are many out there who do not think it is worth the time to peel, scrape and eat these delectable treats, but as for me and my family, we love them.
Boil a large, and I mean large, pot of water. When boiling, put the raw artichokes in the water. You may have to adjust the water level as you do not want water sloshing over the sides. Push the artichokes down into the water as they have a tendency to float. Put the lid on to keep them down.
Once the water begins to boil, put the temperature down so it continues to boil, but doesn't continue to come over the top of your pan. They need to boil/steam for about one hour. It takes a while to get through those hard exterior leaves. While the artichokes are cooking start making the sauce.
Artichoke Garlic Sauce
1 C. Mayonnaise
1/2 of one lemon
2 cloves Garlic
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 tsp. Sugar
Husk the cloves and chop until very fine. Add this and the rest of the ingredients to the mayonnaise. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to eat your artichokes.
For those of you who do not know how to eat these treats, take a look at the a video on how to do it. Click on the link below.