It's Time for Grilled Artichokes!

Cut 2 artichokes in half (from top to stem).  Remove the "choke".  Put in steamer and add a few lemon slices to water.  Steam for 20-25 minutes.  Heat the outside grill.  Brush olive oil, salt and pepper on the artichokes.  Cook an equal amount of time on each side - starting at about 6 minutes. 

Serve with this Butter Lemon Sauce . . .

Butter Sauce for Dipping

(Artichokes, Chicken, Shrimp, etc.)

1 stick Butter                                               salt & pepper to taste

¼ cup lemon juice                                        pinch of crushed red pepper

¼ cup chopped parsley                                 few shakes of garlic powder

¼ tsp. Herbs de Provence

Melt the butter and add all else.  This is very tasty on almost anything!