Fresh Artichokes with Lemon Butter Sauce

2 large fresh artichokes
6 cups hot water
4 small lemons, sliced thin

With sharp knife, slice about 1" off top of each
artichoke; cut off stem near base. With scissors, trim
about 1/2" off top of each leaf. With sharp knife, halve
each artichoke vertically; then scoop out and discard the
fuzzy center of choke.

Place artichoke halves in your crock pot; add hot water
and lemon slices. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 5 hrs. or
until done. Drain and serve with Lemon Butter Sauce, as
below...

Lemon Butter Sauce

1/3 cup melted butter
3 tbs lemon juice
1/4 tsp Seasoned salt

Combine all ingredients.

CROCKPOT BEEF


2 1/2 lb. Chuck roast
2 packets dry Italian dressing mix OR Ranch dressing mix
1 cup water

Place beef in CP, sprinkle seasonings over meat, pour water over all. Cook on low 6-8 hours or until meat shreds easily.


This one is great. Sometimes I add veggies to make it into a stew. Yummy!!