How to cook artichokes

Did I mentioned how much I love artichokes?  

Here is the recommended way to cook it:*

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Boil

• Pull off lower petals and cut off the stem.
• Place into boiling, salted water.
• Let simmer 25 to 40 minutes until petals near center pulls out easily. Invert to drain.

Steam

• Place on rack over 1½ inches boiling water.
• Cover and cook 25 to 40 minutes.

Microwaving:

(I am not big on microwaving vegetables - I much prefer to cook it on the stove, but for those of you that prefer it, I am including it)

• Place in a glass bowl upside down
• Cover with a glass top
• Cook on high 6 to 7 minutes.
• Test for doneness by piercing the bottom of the artichoke with a toothpick. It should feel like a baked potato. If you feel a hard spot, cook for another minutes and test again.
• Let stand covered 5 minutes after cooking.