Steamed Artichokes With Garlicky Dipping Sauce

• 2 artichokes
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1 large garlic clove, peeled and smashed
• water, for steaming (or chicken or veggie broth)
• Sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice (start small & add more if you want)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
• salt & pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional-for heat lovers)
• 1/2 - 1 tablespoon milk (optional)

1. Trim bottom stalk of artichokes, leaving about 1 inch. Cut off the first couple of inches of the top of the artichoke. If your artichoke is dangerously spikey, or you are serving these to kids/company, you may want to trim the tips of all the remaining leaves with scissors. Rinse the artichokes well, under running water.
2. Put about 2 inches of water in the bottom of a big pot, and place the artichokes top down. Throw in the bay leaf and crushed garlic clove. Cover and bring to a boil, then lower heat so the liquid is just simmering. Steam like this for about 30-45 minutes.
3. Make the dip by putting the minced garlic, margarine, and lemon juice in a microwave safe bowl and heating for 30 seconds. Add the dill, yogurt, and salt & pepper. If you want your sauce thick like this, then you are done. I like my dip a little runnier, so i add a little milk until it is the consistancy that i want. Either way, cover and put in the fridge until the artichokes are ready.
4. Let artichokes cool off for about 10 minutes before serving.

artichokes, bay leaf, garlic, water, sauce, garlic, margarine, lemon juice, dill, nonfat yogurt, salt, cayenne pepper, milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/steamed-artichokes-with-garlicky-dipping-sauce-420360 (may not work)