4 medium artichokes 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons basil pesto 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs Trim the stems from the artichokes, and remove the small leaves from the bottoms. Slice 1 inch or so off the top so that it is flat. Pour 2 cups or 1 inch of water into a large pot, and insert a steamer basket. Place artichokes into the steamer, cover, and bring to a boil. Allow them to steam for about 10 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the stem. In a cup or small bowl, mix together the melted butter and pesto. Drizzle the mixture over upright artichokes, being sure to dribble into all of the crevices. Then sprinkle bread crumbs across the tops and serve.
You know I love just about everything in this world but artichokes. The texture the taste, the smell - something about it just isn't my thing. I have tried and tried and tried to get into them, but I just can't stomach them for some reason. anyway......
sounds wonderful...havent been logging in much( on vacation) but I hope that recipe is still neer the top of this thread when I get home......or I guess I could just hope my memory kicks in......tis simple enough....
what i want to know is who the first person was to pick up an artichoke and say....hey i want to eat this.... i don't know.....i love them.... to each his/her own though......
