ARTICHOKE DIP   
  Ingredients :
    ½ cup mayonnaise
    ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
    4 green onions (white and green part), chopped
    4 – 6 artichokes, cooked
    Salt
    Pepper
    Crackers or Melba Toasts

  Preparation:

Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, green onion and artichoke in a glass bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and microwave at Medium-High (70%) 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until hot.
Serve warm with crackers or toasts.

To cook 4 artichokes: Thoroughly wash artichokes allowing a small amount of water to cling to the leaves. Wrap artichokes in wax paper and place on a glass plate. Microwave on HIGH (100 %) for 12 to 14 minutes, rotating halfway during cooking. Rest, covered for 5 minutes before using. Proceed to remove edible part from the leaves with a spoon and chop the bottoms.
 
        Yields: 2 cups
       
 
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