UK usually patronising uk â /ËpÃ¦t.rÉ.naÉª.zÉªÅ/ us â /ËpeÉª.trÉ.naÉª.zÉªÅ/. âº speaking or behaving towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: It's that patronizing tone of hers that I can't bear. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words. Showing arrogance and conceit.
Place the artichokes in a steamer basket over the boiling water and cover the pot. Steam the artichokes until tender â up to an hour with a conventional pot, or 20 to 30 minutes with a pressure cooker.
1 Immerse peeled artichokes in a bowl of water mixed with lemon juice to prevent oxidation. 2  Youâll get 2 lbs (1 kg) of peeled artichokes. 3  Pour 2 pints (1 liter) of water in a pot, add salt, sugar, vinegar, olive oil and bring to a boil. 4  Drop in artichokes and boil for 5 minutes. Youâll get 2 lbs (1 kg) of peeled artichokes. 2  Pour 2 pints (1 liter) of water in a pot, add salt, sugar, vinegar, olive oil and bring to a boil. 3  Drop in artichokes and boil for 5 minutes. 4  Line the bottom of glass jars with garlic cloves, parsley and celery. 5  Stuff the jars with hot artichokes.