Quick Curried Artichoke Hearts

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             FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a not-so-true food funny from Rosemary Zwick:

My cousin was behind the bakery's cash register one morning when a
gunman burst in and demanded all the cash. As she nervously handed over
the money, she noticed the rolls of coins in the back of the register.
"Do you want the rolls too?" she asked.

"No," said the robber, waving his gun. "Just the money."

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             TODAY'S RECIPE
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I've never really understood why frozen and canned artichoke hearts are
priced so reasonably when a fresh artichoke usually costs at least four
dollars in my neck of the woods. I don't understand why, but I'm glad it's true.

Quick Curried Artichoke Hearts

4 Tbs (60 ml) butter
1 tsp (5 ml) curry powder, or to taste
1 lb (450 g) drained canned artichoke hearts or thawed frozen artichoke hearts, halved or quartered, depending on size
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon wedges for garnish

Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat and stir in
the curry powder. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes and add the artichoke hearts,
salt, and pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, until the artichoke hearts
are heated through. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Wed Jan 23 07:24:38 2008