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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Appetizers	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Water
1	pk	(10 oz.) of frozen artichokes
3	tb	Lemon juice
1/4	c	Olive oil
3		Peppercorns
1	pn	Thyme
1	pn	Fennel seed
1	pn	Coriander seed
1	sm	Bay leaf

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large, heavy skillet, cook artichokes in boiling water for 5
minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer
for 20 minutes.
2. Cool in cooking liquid. Serve artichokes with 4 tbsp of this liquid.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest  by Julie Bertholf <jewel1@ix.netcom.com> on
Feb 15, 1998

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