• 6 globe artichokes
• salt
• 1 tablesp. lemon juice
• ½

Soak the artichokes in cold, salt water for at least 1 hr. to ensure the removal of all dust and insects. Wash them well. Cut off the tails and trim the bottoms with a sharp knife. Cut off the outer leaves and trim the tops of the remaining ones with scissors. Put into a pan with just sufficient boiling water to cover them, adding salt and the lemon juice. Cook until tender, 15–45 min., accordi