Elegant Artichokes

• 5 medium artichokes
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 medium lemons, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onion

1. Cut off stem at base of artichoke. Cut 1 in. from the top. With scissors, snip the tip end of each leaf. Remove outer leaves. Rub cut ends of leaves with lemon juice.
2. Place artichokes in a Dutch oven; add lemon slices and garlic. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until artichoke leaves near the center pull out easily. Drain; arrange on a serving platter. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. For dip, in a bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in green pepper and onion. Serve with artichokes.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/elegant-artichokes/ (may not work)