All Choked Up

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Artichokes are usually served with melted garlic butter for dipping.  Here is another option.

STEAMED ARTICHOKES AND DIP

• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• ½ teaspoon salt

In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chives, horseradish and salt; chill.  Serve with steamed artichokes.

To prepare artichokes: Wash and trim stem so artichoke stands upright.  Cut off top quarter of artichoke; if desired, snip tips off remaining petals with kitchen scissors.  Stand prepared artichoke in deep saucepan or pot with 3 inches of boiling water.  Oil, lemon juice, and seasonings may be added to cooking water, if desired.  Cover and boil gently, checking water level occasionally, 25 to 40 minutes depending upon size or until a petal near the center pulls out easily.  May also cook in a steamer or a pressure cooker.