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Impress your favorite valentine with these lovely artichoke baskets filled with a creamy fat free dip.
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FOR ARTICHOKES With sharp knife, cut off stems.
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With scissors, snip off prickly tips.
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Rinse and shake off water.
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Wrap artichokes in plastic wrap and place on microwave safe plate or possibly place in a microwave safe casserole.
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Add in 1/4 c. water and cover.
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Place in microwave and cook on high 5 1/2 to 8 1/2 min till lower leaves can be pulled off and base pierces easily with fork.
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Rotate and rearrange halfway through cooking.
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Let stand 3 - 5 min.
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TO PREPARE DIP In small bowl combine mayonnaise, garlic, capers and caper brine.
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TO PREPARE BASKET Remove 1/4 of one side of artichoke leaves; reserve leaves.
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Carefully remove and throw away the choke.
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Place on small plate.
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Fill inside of basket with caper kip and allow some to spill out onto the plate.
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Refrigeratetill ready to serve.
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If you like serve with reserved artichoke leaves.
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NOTE If you like, artichokes can be cooked on stove top.
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Place trimmed artichokes stem side down in small saucepot just big sufficient to hold them snugly.
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Pour boiling water to a depth of 1 inch,cover and steam 45 min over medium heat till done as above.
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With tongs, remove from pot; drain.
