If Alex and I were to divide up household duties, I would always cook and he would always wash dishes. I do about 90% of the cooking, but occasionally Alex will surprise me with a delicious meal (usually on the grill). Alex grew up eating artichokes often and even claimed it as his favorite food in Kindergarten. I wasn’t as wild about them, but after trying grilled artichokes I was sold. I loved Alex’s grilled artichokes so much, that I asked him to be a guest “chef” for today’s blog post! Enjoy! xoxo

Print recipe for Grilled Artichokes

2 large artichokes

1 lemon (quartered)

1/2 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic minced

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Fill a large bowl with cold water and add juice from one lemon wedge. Trim the tops and stems of artichokes, then cut in half lengthways. Place artichokes in cold lemon water to prevent them from turning brown. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add artichokes for about 15 minutes. In a small bowl mix the remaining lemon, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drain artichokes and bush olive oil mixture on both sides. Add artichokes to a preheated grill at medium/high, and use foil for easier cleanup. Grill for about 8 minutes while frequently turning and brushing on the olive oil mixture. Serve immediately.