My father has been a huge fan of my talent with food but one of his favorite dishes is steamed artichokes. We had a lot in common but capers was something we agreed on every time! This dish was his last request before he past in October 2011. Unfortunately I never got to make him this request but I can say that I made him enough to call them close to perfect!
Get ready to have something so simple but oh SO decadent!!!
2 or 3 large artichokes. I find they are the freshest durning the summer.
1 stick of butter
1 clove of garlic
1 lemon
3 tablespoons of capers; drained
In a large stock pot add enough water to cover the artichokes up to the first leaves and bring to a boil.
Cut the stems of the artichokes and peal off the first layer of leaves.
Set the artichokes standing up in the pot of boiling water. If you cut the stems flat they should stand on their own.
Cover the pot and let the steam cook them for about an hour. You will know they are done when you pull the leaves and they come off easily. Make sure they are soft to the touch.
In a small sauce pan melt the stick of butter. Add the minced garlic (I love my garlic press), the juice of one lemon and the drained capers.
The key to eating these delicious artichokes is to scoop up a few capers when dipping in the butter and then scrape off the scrumptious meat from the leaves.
Enjoy!!!!!
Approved by my beloved dad or as we called him Pop!!!!
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