How To: Make artichokes braised in a lemon-butter sauce

Many starlets like Amanda Seyfried and Cameron Diaz swear by artichokes, claiming they help to eliminate bloat and water retention for red carpet premieres. Whether or not these claims are true, we do know that artichokes, when eaten in a diet full of fruits and vegetables, definitely does calm down inflammation and whittle down your belly.

Artichokes taste the best when coupled with a buttery sauce that contrasts its sharp and rubbery taste. So watch this episode of The Minimalist to learn how to make an artichoke dish braised in a creamy lemon-butter sauce.