Mexican Artichokes

Directions

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   Artichokes:
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   Cut off stems at bottom of artichoke, then cut off top stems.
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   Use
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   scissors
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   to
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   cut off sharp points of remaining
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   leaves. (I
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   pull
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   off the
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    tough,
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    bottom
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    row). Submerge artichokes in
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    water in a large saucepan and boil for 40 minutes.
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    (You
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    can
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    also microwave them, check your oven's cookbook.) They are done when a leaf can be pulled off easily. Drain upside down and cool.