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This is a foolproof recipe on how to cook artichokes: the best way is to boil them so that you get a tender artichoke heart (it doesn’t get dry like baked or roasted artichokes). Compared to other cooking methods, boiling yields consistent results and is easily accessible for most people, without requiring special equipment. After cooking, these tender artichokes are deliciously seasoned and paired with a fantastic garlic-balsamic dipping sauce. This works great as a low carb, keto, and paleo friendly appetizer for four people.

How To Cook Artichokes

artichokes ((Note 1))

mayonnaise

balsamic vinegar

garlic,

thyme leaves thyme

olive oil

black pepper and sea salt

thyme leaves

Prepare Artichokes: Rinse artichokes. Snap off and discard any errant outer leaves on stems. Snip off any large thorns on leaves using kitchen shears. Saw off and discard top-third of leaves (inedible leaves furthest from stem) using a serrated knife. Cut off and discard lower part of stem, leaving at least 1 inch attached to artichoke (Note 2).

Cook Artichokes: Add artichokes to a large pot (Note 3), add water until they start to float, and cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil covered for 30 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a medium boil (Notes 4-9). Uncover, and transfer artichokes using tongs to a colander to drain, stem side up. Check for doneness: artichokes are done when a knife can be easily inserted into stem (parallel to fibers) with little or no resistance. Let them cool and steam out, about 45 minutes.

Make Dipping Sauce: Whisk or vigorously stir all dipping sauce ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until very smooth, with no mayonnaise clumps remaining. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve: Slice each cooled artichoke in half, down the stem, handling them carefully to avoid breaking off tender leaves. Scoop out and discard fuzzy needle-like white centers and purple leaves from each artichoke half using a spoon. Arrange artichokes on serving plates. Optionally, lightly brush cut surfaces with olive oil, and season with pepper, salt, and thyme. Serve with prepared dipping sauce and an empty plate for discarded leaves (Note 10).

Forget everything you thought you knew about cottage cheese! Prepare for some kitchen magic as humble curds transform into unbelievably crispy, golden cheese chips right in your oven. With just cottage cheese and savory cheddar, this simple baked recipe delivers a seriously satisfying crunch. Perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles, these high-protein, gluten-free crisps are the ultimate guilt-free snack swap when chip cravings strike. Easy to make and impossible to resist, they're your new go-to for a savory, homemade treat that tastes way more decadent than it is!

Cottage Cheese Chips: High-Protein Baked Low-Carb Snack

cottage cheese (low-fat recommended, but 4% works)

cheddar cheese

garlic powder

onion powder

¼ tsp smoked paprika

cayenne pepper

black pepper,

salt, to taste (use carefully)

tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning

tsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, Italian)

yeast

red pepper flakes

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Place the ¾ cup of cottage cheese into cheesecloth or a nut milk bag (or fine mesh sieve) over a bowl. Squeeze or press out as much excess moisture as possible. Discard the liquid. This step is crucial for crispiness.

(Optional) If using powdered seasonings, transfer drained cottage cheese to a mixing bowl and mix them in using a spatula or spoon. Use a bowl scraper to get all the cheese.

Use a small cookie scoop (about 1 teaspoon size) or two spoons to drop small dollops of the drained cottage cheese onto the prepared baking sheet, aiming for ~16 piles. Leave ample space between piles for spreading.

Evenly sprinkle the ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the cottage cheese piles. Add any optional sprinkle-on toppings now.

Carefully place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 20 minutes.

Watch closely after 10 minutes. Chips are ready when spread, golden brown, and crispy at the edges.

Remove from the over and let cool completely on the baking sheet placed on a cooling rack for 5-10 minutes to fully crisp up.

Gently lift cooled chips from the liner using a thin metal spatula or fish spatula. Enjoy immediately or store as directed below.

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