Grilled Baby Artichokes W/ Pepper Dip

I don't buy artichokes often but when we do we enjoy these. I like the roasted red pepper dip with the grilled chokes. The presentation is very nice too, these would be great for a dinner party for just grilling outdoors, your choice.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) jar  roasted red peppers, drained
• 1  garlic clove
• 1⁄4 cup  caesar ranch mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons  honey dijon mustard
• 2  tablespoons  hot sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 18  baby artichokes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup  hot sauce
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Prepare dip first by placing the peppers and garlic in food processor and process until very smooth.
2. Add mayonnaise, mustard, 2 Tbl. hot sauce, and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
3. Process until well blended.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
5. Then wash and trim outer leaves of artichokes.
6. Cut 1/2 inch off top of artichokes, then cut in half lengthwise.
7. Place chokes and 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoons salt in microwave safe bowl.
8. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 8 minutes until tender.
9. Thread artichoke halves onto metal skewers.
10. Prepare grill.
11. Combine 1/4 cup hot sauce and butter in small bowl.
12. Brush mixture over artichokes.
13. Place artichokes on grill for 5 minutes, turning and basting often with sauce mixture.
14. Serve artichokes with Roasted Red pepper dip.