Artichoke baskets with caper dip

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 Artichokes (about 12oz each) 1 tb Small capers OR
1/2 c Fat free mayonnaise 1 sm Pickle chopped
1 cl Garlic

Instructions:

minced 1 tb Caper or pickle brine Impress your favorite valentine with these lovely artichoke baskets filled with a creamy fat free dip. FOR ARTICHOKES: With sharp knife cut off stems. With scissors snip off prickly tips. Rinse and shake ff water. Wrap artichokes in plastic wrap and place on microwave safe plate or place in a microwave safe casserole. Add 1/4 cup water and cover. Place in microwave and cook on high 5-1/2 to 8-1/2 minutes until lower leaves can be pulled off and base pierces easily with fork rotate and rearrange halfway through cooking. Let stand 3-5 minutes. TO PREPARE DIP: In small bowl combine mayonnaise garlic capers and caper brine. TO PREPARE BASKET: Remove 1/4 of one side of artichoke leaves; reserve leaves Carefully remove and discard the choke. Place on small plate. Fill inside of basket with caper kip and allow some to spill out onto the plate. Chill until ready to serve. If desired serve with reserved artichoke leaves. NOTE* If desired artichokes can be cooked on stove top. Place trimmed artichokes stem side down in small saucepot just big enough to hold them snugly. Pour boiling water to a depth of 1 inch cover and steam 45 minutes over medium heat until done as above. With tongs remove from pot; drain. Makes 2 servings 129 calories each. Origin: Women's World February 16 1993 Shared by: Sharon Stevens