Vito's Mothers Artichoke Delight (Carciofo)
How to prepare, cook and eat an Artichoke My Mama's Style
Ingredients
- 1 Fresh Artichoke
- 1 Mayonaisse
- 1 Butter melted
Instructions
- Take the Artichoke and wash off and drain.Then place is a pan with a screen or something you use to steam veggies.Place water 1/3 full and start the boiling. Cook for about 1hr. depending on the size of the Artichoke. Make sure you check water level so not to go dry, add water when necessary. By pulling of one leaf that's how you check if they are done, if it comes off easy.....they're done. Remove and start to enjoy. Use mayonnaise or miracle whip or your choice of dipping sauces. Now Note: PLEASE WATCH VIDEO FOR PROPER WAY TO GET TO THE HEART OF THE Artichoke. These are so delicious and easy to prepare Love Vito
Video
Notes
Did you know that the artichoke plant was used for food and medicine as early as 400 BC?
In fact in 1850 a French physician successfully used an extract derived from artichoke leaves to treat jaundice, which was not improving with the drugs during those times. While artichokes may not be the easiest food to eat this year of vitamins, minerals, and chemicals found in this extraordinary vegetable, and they make them well worth it with nutrients that have many health benefits !
From improving skin health and better blood pressure, there are many more benefits from eating this delicious plant.
Here is a Video to watch for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwfI5ZEUIJo
In fact in 1850 a French physician successfully used an extract derived from artichoke leaves to treat jaundice, which was not improving with the drugs during those times. While artichokes may not be the easiest food to eat this year of vitamins, minerals, and chemicals found in this extraordinary vegetable, and they make them well worth it with nutrients that have many health benefits !
From improving skin health and better blood pressure, there are many more benefits from eating this delicious plant.
Here is a Video to watch for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwfI5ZEUIJo