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.
Put trimmed artichokes in a microwave-proof dish. Add about 1/4 inch of water to the dish and cover with a microwave-proof lid. Microwave on High for 4 minutes. Check for done-ness (see above). If they're not done, continue microwaving for a minute at a time until done.