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Artichokes

Artichokes aren't as tricky to serve as they look. You can serve them steamed whole, letting guests pull the leaves off individually with a traditional butter dipping sauce on the side. If serving as a side dish at dinner, cut whole cooked artichokes in half from top to bottom, then scoop out the fleshy center. Place them cut side down on plates with a lemon wedge. Another popular restaurant-style option is to spread the leaves open, exposing the heart of the artichoke. Scoop out the fleshy center leaving the heart intact, then serve with dipping sauce or stuff with vegetables and breadcrumbs.