Artichokes With Avocado Cream Recipe

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   Early in the day.....

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   With a sharp knife, from each artichoke, cut off steam and about 1 inch straightacross the top.

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   With kitchen shears, trim thorny tips of leaves.

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   Pull off any loose leaves from around bottom.

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   In large kettle over high heat, in a inch boiling water, place artichokes on their stem ends; add in sliced lemon.

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   Return to boiling.

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   Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 min or possibly till leaves can be pulled off easily.

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   Drain and chill.

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   About 30 min before serving......

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    Cut avocado into pcs.

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    In food proces- sor with knife blade attached or possibly in blender, blend avocado and next 6 ingredients till smooth, stopping occasionally to scrapedown container with rubber spatula.

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    Part leaves of artichoke to expose hairy choke in center.

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    With tsp., removechoke; throw away.

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    Spoon some of avocadomixture into center of each artichoke.

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    Sprinkle with parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.