Amazingly Awesome Artichokes

ARTICHOKE COOKING BROTH

-water (fill a large pot about halfway)

-2 lemons, halved

-lots of garlic

-parsley

-onion powder or 1 large chopped onion

-1/4 cup white wine

-1/2 cup Tamari

-1/2 a container Better Than Bouillon (or 2 -3 vegan bouillon cubes)

- 2 tbsp olive oil

-2  bay leaves

-salt & pepper, lots

wash artichokes in cold water

chop off stems

remove tough lower leaves

cut artichokes in half

bring broth to slight boil

lower heat & place artichokes in  broth

simmer for 25 - 35 min, covered

serve with dill dipping sauce

great thing about this broth - it can be frozen or refrigerated & reused for artichokes a second time!!

DILL DIPPING SAUCE

- 4 tbsp vegenaise

- splah of plain unsweetened soy milk

- 1/2 fresh squeezed lemon

- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp dill weed

- 14 - 1/2 tsp parsley

- 1 tsp onion powder

- salt

- pepper

combine well & serve with artichokes

This can be made a day ahead of time - the flavors develop nicely in the fridge

 Just give it a quick stir before serving

Enjoy!!!!

& Happy Valentine's Day!