Grilled Artichokes With Creamy Butter Dip Recipes

GRILLED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Prepare the artichokes by trimming off the tops and stems. Slice each artichoke in half and use a spoon to remove the fuzzy choke from the center. Immediately rub with lemon wedges to prevent discoloration.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the salt, smashed garlic cloves, and lemon halves to the water, squeezing the lemons first. Add the artichokes and boil for 15-20 minutes until softened and fairly tender.
• Remove the artichoke halves from the water and let them dry on a baking sheet. Meanwhile, combine olive oil and minced garlic in a bowl. Brush each artichoke on all sides with the garlic and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place artichokes on the grill cut-side up. Grill for 3-4 minutes, then flip and grill cut-side down for another 3-4 minutes until tender and charred. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH CREAMY LEMON DIP

Steps:

• Fill a large pot (that can hold the artichokes side by side) with water and bring to a boil over the stove. Add some olive oil and lemon juice to the water, to taste.
• Cut the top section (so you catch the sharp ends of the leaves) off the artichoke. Cut a little off the stem and any stray little leaves off the stem. Add the artichokes to the boiling water and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until outside leaves pull off easily.
• While the artichokes are boiling make the dipping sauce. Mix up the lemon and mayo and set aside in the fridge for later.
• When cooked, remove from water and place the artichokes upside down to cool and drain.
• Cut the artichokes in half with a large sharp knife and remove the fuzzy center (also known as the choke) with a spoon.
• Combine the basting mix and brush all over the inside of each artichoke half (try to reserve a little for the end of grilling). Grill cut sides down over medium high heat. When the edges get nice and toasty, flip over and brush the insides again with any remaining butter/seasoning mix.
• Serve hot with the chilled lemon mayo dip along with lemon wedges.

GRILLED ARTICHOKE W/ CREAMY BUTTER DIP

Steps:

• 1. 1.Prepare the artichokes: Fill a large bowl with cold water and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon half into it. Remove the stems from the artichokes, cut the pointy tips off the outer leaves, and cut 3/4 inch off the top. Rub all cut areas with the remaining lemon half. As you work, place each trimmed artichoke into the bowl of lemon water until ready to steam.
• 2. 2.Steam the artichokes: Drain the artichokes and place, stem side up, in a steamer basket over about 1 inch of boiling water and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender -- about 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
• 3. 3.Grill the artichokes: Heat the grill to medium. Cut the artichokes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inner pink leaves and the fuzzy choke. Toss the cleaned artichokes with the oil, salt, and pepper and grill until golden -- 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Stir the remaining lemon juice, butter, mayonnaise, and red pepper together and serve as an accompanying dip

GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH CREAMY BUTTER DIP

Steps:

• Prepare the artichokes: Fill a large bowl with cold water and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon half into it. Remove the stems from the artichokes, cut the pointy tips off the outer leaves, and cut 3/4 inch off the top. Rub all cut areas with the remaining lemon half. As you work, place each trimmed artichoke into the bowl of lemon water until ready to steam.
• Steam the artichokes: Drain the artichokes and place, stem side up, in a steamer basket over about 1 inch of boiling water and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
• Grill the artichokes: Heat the grill to medium. Cut the artichokes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inner pink leaves and the fuzzy choke. Toss the cleaned artichokes with the oil, salt, and pepper and grill until golden, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Stir the remaining lemon juice, butter, mayonnaise, and red pepper together and serve as an accompanying dip.

GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH CREAMY CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the artichokes: In an 8-quart saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Juice the lemons into the water and add the squeezed lemon shells. Using kitchen scissors, remove the thorns from the tips of the artichoke leaves. Cut the artichoke stems to 1/2-inch long. Cut each artichoke into 8 wedges and, using a paring knife, remove the fuzzy choke. Place the artichokes in the pan and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and steam until the artichoke hearts are tender, about 20 minutes. Using tongs, remove the artichokes and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle both sides of the artichokes with olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle with the chopped garlic and rosemary. Grill, cut-side-down, until lightly charred, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool slightly.
• For the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the creme fraiche, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• Arrange the artichokes on a platter and serve the vinaigrette alongside as a dipping sauce.

COLLARD GREEN AND ARTICHOKE DIP WITH BROWN BUTTER GRILLED COUNTRY BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
• Add the beer and cane vinegar to a 4-quart saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the collards and some salt, then cover and cook over medium heat until the greens are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Stir in the minced garlic and cook until the garlic is soft and the liquid has cooked out, about 3 more minutes.
• Add the artichoke hearts to a bowl with the softened cream cheese, Cajun seasoning, mozzarella, hot sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and stir well to combine. Stir in the cooked greens and mix well.
• Spread the dip into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the brown butter grilled country bread.
• Blend together the granulated garlic, paprika, salt, cayenne, onion powder, black pepper, sugar, basil, celery seed and oregano in a bowl until combined. Store in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.
• Heat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic to infuse the butter with its flavor. Cook until the butter starts to melt and foam, changes color to brown with flecks and smells nutty, then remove from the heat.
• Grill the bread and brush with the browned butter until nice and toasted and golden browned, about 2 minutes. Flip the bread and brush the other side with the butter. Cook until toasted and golden, about 1 to 2 more minutes.

GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH CREAMY BUTTER DIP

Steps:

• Prepare the artichokes:.
• Fill a large bowl with cold water and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon half into it. Remove the stems and pointy tips from the outer leaves of the artichokes, and cut 3/4 " off the top. Rub all cut areas with the remaining lemon half. Place each trimmed artichoke into the bowl of lemon water until ready to steam.
• Steam the artichokes:.
• Drain the artichokes and place stem side up in a steamer basket over about 1" of water and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender-about 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
• Grill the artichokes:.
• Heat the grill to medium(or heat grill pan). Cut the artichokes in half lenthwise. Scoopout the inner pink leaves and the fuzzy choke. Toss the cleaned artchokes with the oil, salt, and pepper and grill until golden-4 to 6 minutes on each side. Stir the remaining lemon juice, butter, mayonnaise, red pepper, and basil, if using, together and serve as an acconpanying dip. Enjoy!