GRILLED ARTICHOKES with LEMON DILL DIPPING SAUCE

GRILLED ARTICHOKES

 with LEMON DILL DIPPING SAUCE

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4 large artichokes

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup herb seasoning

1 TBS. dried dill

1 lemon

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Trim stems of artichokes. And leaves if desired.

Place in a large pot and cover with cold water.

Add olive oil, herb seasoning and dill. Cut lemon in half.

Squeeze into pot. Throw in the rind as well.

Cover and bring to a boil. Cook artichokes 30-40 minutes.

Or until when the bottom is poked with a fork it goes in easily.

Place bottom side up, cool slightly. Or up to 2 days in refrigerator.

Cut cooled artichokes in half. Remove choke.

Drizzle lightly with olive oil and place cut side down on hot grill.

Cook 10 minutes then flip and cook 5 minutes longer.

 Or until artichoke leaves are slightly charred.

Serve with Lemon Dill dipping sauce.

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Lemon dill dipping sauce.

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

 1 TBS. dried dill

Mix all ingredients together.

Serve immediately or keep in refrigerator up to 1 week.

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