Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Butter

• 3 Artichokes (trimmed and tough outer leaves discarded)
• 1 stick Butter (softened)
• 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Onion (minced)
• 2 tbsp Herb of choice (basil, parsley or dill recommended)
• Salt & pepper to taste

In a pot, with a vegetable steamer, bring a few inches of water to a boil. Steam artichokes stem side down for 20 minutes, or until tender.

While artichokes steam, combine all other ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Melt and use as a dipping sauce for the artichokes.

Serve hot

Apple Strawberry Crisp

• 4 cups Apple (cubed)
• 1 cup Strawberries (sliced)
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 cup Oats
• 1 cup Flour
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Butter (softened)

Preheat oven to 350

In a large bowl, combine apples, strawberries, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Pour into a greased baking pan.

Mix together oats, flour and brown sugar. Using a fork, cream mixture together with the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit.

Bake for 25 minutes. Cover with foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Serves 6-8