Artichoke Baskets With Caper Dip Recipe

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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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.