If you are NOT supposed to put something in, like capers, then the recipe should clearly state that, otherwise it could lead to confusion. Well done Elaine for having the foresight to omit capers even tough they were not called for.

I made this recipe without anchovies and it came out great!

I was really looking forward to trying this dip as it sounds delicious and seemed to be be the comments. I was sadly disappointed. I followed the recipe exactly and found my dip to be runny with an overpowering taste of lemon. The artichoke flavour was almost lost altogether. I added more artichoke to thicken it and boost flavour, but it is still disappointing for the cost. I will try the red pepper and walnut dip referred by Jules in previous comments. Won't make this one again.

Perfect, easy and delicious - a huge hit.

So easy and delicious. Served at a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe.

Like Zyng, I made this alongside the roasted red pepper dip and, although not quite as popular as the aforementioned, it still went down a storm. Goes beautifully with slices lovely chewy ciabatta and an assortment of olives.

This is a yummy dip (though not as popular with my guests as Jennifer Joyce's roast pepper dip mentioned above). The first time I made it I didn't use half enough parsley and it truly is a key ingredient here, so make sure you use all the 20g called for although it may seem like a lot! I also find that it is rather unhelpful when recipes call for juice of one lemon rather than offering a measurement as fruit varies in size, and therefore in the amounts it offers! So with this, I would suggest adding the lemon juice gradually and to taste (although again, it is a key ingredient and shouldn't be skimped on). As to the comment above, I wouldn't substitute the pine nuts with almonds personally, I think they have very different tastes.

instead of pinenuts can i use toasted almonds

At this time of year I have fresh artichokes............not very many at a time, maybe 3 or 4. It's hard to work out how many fresh artichoke hearts would be needed for this recipe

I am a fan of dips and this has become one of my favourites. All the tastes blend so well together. I'll definately be doing this again.

This is utterly delicious as is the roast pepper and walnut dip by Jennifer Joyce and devoured by anyone I make it for. Also, simple but incredibly stylish and yummy. Punches a long way above its weight. Great if you have vegetarians for supper and they may be getting a bit short-changed on a meaty main.

I'm sure Good Food have this titled incorrectly........... should be artichoke, pinenut and lemon. This is great; really yummy, and your guests won't be able to guess the ingredients.

loved the taste, didn't use any capers...

are there capers in this recipie~?????