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How To Prepare Artichoke Hearts
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Artichokes are not the most inviting of all vegetables. The spiny leaf tips prick our fingers and the downy interior choke can literally make us gag and cough if swallowed. But once you work past al...

Five Ways to Eat: Artichokes

Artichokes, on first glance, are an intimidating vegetable. Spiny and tough, with a thistle at their heart, artichokes may appear to be not worth your time. But treat an artichoke right, and you get s...

Artichoke Dipping Sauces: Looking For Healthier Options
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Q: The fall artichoke season is coming and I need help! I grew up dipping the leaves into a mixture of mayo and lemon juice, occasionally garlic butter. My metabolism isn't what it used to be and I'd ...

Weekend Fun: Castroville Artichoke Festival

Clockwise from top left: grilled artichoke, french fried artichokes, artichoke burrito, and artichoke pasta. Over the weekend I attended the Artichoke Festival in Castroville, CA, the artichoke capit...

Recipe: One More Stuffed Artichoke

We know, we know. There has been a lot of stuffed artichoke talk around here lately. We reminded you of these that we made last year. Then there was this comparison of a recipe from The New York Times...

How to Grill an Artichoke

In the past couple of weeks we've offered a few ideas for eating artichokes while they're in season. Faith showed us how to cook them in the slow cooker, and we gave you three ways to stuff them, w...

How To Cook Artichokes in the Slow Cooker

In a recent post on prepping artichokes, reader cmcinnyc wondered whether artichokes could be steamed in the slow cooker. We were totally intrigued by this idea, since we often don't think to make art...

Easter Brunch Idea: Hard-Boiled Egg in an Artichoke

We noticed this elegant table setting at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show last month and thought it would be perfect for an Easter brunch. Of course, we can't recommend using an artichoke merely for...

Recipe: Raw Artichoke, Mushroom, and Parmesan Salad

When artichoke season begins in cold and damp March, we're eager to warm up with comforting braises and bakes. But now, at the tail end of the season, we're looking for light dishes that celebrate the...

Recipe: Summer Main Course Salad with Beans and Basil

It might seem strange to start a salad recipe by talking about a sausage. But when a friend gave us some beautiful homemade links, we immediately thought of the classic Tuscan sausage and cannellini b...

Flickr Find: Petrale Sole with Spring Peas, Artichokes, Carrot Puree, and Coriander-Mint Sauce

Photo by Flickr member In Praise of Sardines There are some recipes and dishes that make us long for spring, and this fish dish from In Praise of Sardines makes us want spring green things so badly....

Recipe: Bacon and Artichoke Jambalaya

This Cupboard Challenge gave us a great supper last night. This quick and easy version of a jambalaya fits in the huge family of rice dishes cooked with broth, meat, and vegetables. Pilaf, pulao, ...