With sharp knife, slice about 3 cm off top of each artichoke; cut off stem near base. With scissors, trim about 1 cm off top of each leaf. With sharp knife, halve each artichoke vertically; then scoop out and discard the fuzzy center or choke. Place artichoke halves in slowcooker; add hot water and lemon slices. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 5 hrs. or until done. Drain; serve with sauce. Lemon butter sauce combine all ingredients. Per serving 156 cal, 4 g pro, dozen g carbo, dozen g fat, ~0chol, 380 mg sod Author Mable Hoffman