| 1 | ** "the most superbly prepared artichokes i"ve ever tasted." tavola calda da alfredo, new york, ny slice tops from artichokes. |
| 2 | Remove tough outer leaves and cut off stems to make flat base. |
| 3 | Trim off thorny tips using scissors. |
| 4 | Rub cut edges with lemon halves. |
| 5 | Drop artichokes and lemon into lg pot filled with enough boiling salted water to cover. |
| 6 | Cover partially and parboil 10 mins. |
| 7 | Remove with slotted spoon and turn upside down to drain. |
| 8 | When cool, gently spread leaves, remove fibrous chokes from center with spoon. |
| 9 | Preheat oven 400°F. |
| 10 | Combine consomme, oil, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper in bowl. |
| 11 | Place artichokes upright in baking dish and pour consomme mixture evenly over top. |
| 12 | Bake until outer leaves begin to turn copper color, 25-35 mins. |
| 13 | Baste and broil until tops brown, 3 mins. |
| 14 | Serve in soup plates with remaining liquid. |
| 15 | S: fav rest rs, bon |
