Globe artichokes with honey & mustard or elderflower dressing

Every time we tackle globe artichokes whole, with a dressing, I remind myself to do it more often. They are one of those convivial, sociable foods — like oysters and crab — that are best enjoyed with loved ones and slightly too much dry white wine. I love them with either a honey mustard or elderflower dressing. It takes a little time to work your way through a large globe artichoke - one each is usually plenty as a starter - which allows the main course to finish cooking or resting while y