Human: What's the best way to prepare a steamed artichoke? Assistant: 
The best way to prepare a steamed artichoke is to first clean it by removing the outer leaves and then trimming off the stem. Next, fill a pot with enough water so that it will cover the artichoke. Place the artichoke in the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and let the artichoke steam for about 15 minutes or until the leaves can easily be pulled away from the base of the artichoke. Remove the artichoke from the pot and enjoy!