Artichokes are like the lobsters of the produce section—while it takes a bit of work to get past their tough armor, the tender meat within is so full of clean, earthy flavor that the effort is well ...
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Risotto with artichokes

Artichoke risotto is this amazing dish from Northern Italy. Perfect for spring—or, you know, whenever you're craving ...
The artichoke is a delicious, nutritious vegetable that works well both as an entree or a side dish. There are many ways to prepare and enjoy artichokes so we’re sharing how to cook artichokes three ...
Cut 1 artichoke stem until about 1" remains. Pluck bottom row of leaves and any leaves on stem. Using a vegetable peeler, remove outer layer of stem. Using a sharp knife, cut 1" to 1 1/2" from top of ...
I love artichokes but haven't a clue how to turn the seemingly inviolable bud into a food; I conducted an unscientific poll among friends and realized I was not alone. So I scoured my cookbooks, ...
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Savory artichoke and ricotta pie

Spring picnics in Italy often mean baskets full of homemade treats, and artichoke ricotta pie tends to be the star of the ...
Artichokes are a food many of us rave about eating, but most do not know how to prepare or shop for them. To be honest, until I was doing a little research for this article, I wasn't even exactly sure ...
When I first encountered an artichoke, I felt intimidated by the green flower bud. But I realized that artichokes are fun to eat and, though they might appear to be encased in armor, they actually are ...