Artichokes are a mean and vicious vegetable, but they taste really good. If you are willing to put aside 30 minutes to prepared these spiky bulbs and risk personal injury in the process (they can and will cut you) you will be well rewarded with succulent artichoke leaves and hearts to enjoy. They are the perfect indulgence.
Ingredients:
Remoulade Sauce:
1/2 cup Mayonaisse
2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
1/2 tablespoon Capers, minced
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Prepared Horseradish
1/2 teaspoon Whole Grain Mustard
1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, ground
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Artichokes:
2 Artichokes
1 Lemon (reserved from Remoulade Sauce)
2 1/2 cups Water
1/2 cup White Wine
1 teaspoon Salt
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