<sf> wrote in message news
> On Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:00:18 -0700, Ken
> > wrote:
>
>>Everyone,
>>
>>I live in California, and in case you haven't heard, it's been very
>>hot here lately. I stopped on the way home last night and bought some
>>artichokes. I usually steam them, but I didn't feel like having the
>>heat from the stove in the kitchen for all that time. Is it possible
>>to nuke them? And if so, somebody please give me an approx cooking
>>time for medium sized ones.
>>
>>It seems possible, but better to ask then ruin them.
>>
> The short answer is yes you can nuke them and they are fine. Turn
> them upside down and put some plastic wrap over it. I usually put a
> tiny amount of water in there (I use a souffle dish) too. Times
> vary.... I'd start with 20 minutes and go from there, but I usually
> have the large size.
>
>
I concur. I've done them this way since the mid-70's. Same with corn; leave
it in its husk. Perfect.
Dee Dee