Okay guys, my taste in food has definitely changed since changing eating habbits. I gradually introduce things into my diet that I have not liked before and find that now I can’t get enough i.e. tomatoes and asparagus. On Friday while grocery shopping I decided it was time to try artichoke again. I’m at a loss on how to even cook the thing let alone come up with something yummy to do to it.
Help!!?? Please…
Here is an article and video link for cleaning an artichoke.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/home/article/0,,FOOD_9888_1662830,00.html
Here is another link of recipes…
http://web.foodnetwork.com/food/web/searchResults?searchType=Site&searchString=artichoke&site=food&gosearch=Search
You can do a search at Food Network or other places like about.com for lots of video helps and recipes, too.
Comment by Leann — June 2, 2007 @ 9:54 pm
Artichokes!
Actually these are one of my favorites. A lot depends on what state they are in when you buy them.
If you buy them raw, there’s a bit of work to do. You need a large bowl with lemon water in it. (1tsp/4cups water). You peal the outer leaves, remove the fluffy stuff in the middle and remove the tough bark from the stem (peel it). Throw it into the lemon water to keep it from browning. Finish the rest and now they are ready for steaming, roasting or sauteeing. When bought fresh, I roast my artichokes or steam them and eat them with a nice lemon based dressing.
If you buy them prepared (I do! Saves time!) buy the pickled/brine variety instead of the oil packed. It’s healthier and leaves room for you to pick what flavour you want to add to it.
Artichokes are great with roasted veggies in pasta or a roasted veggie salad. they work well as a topping for pizza. If you are a little timid and want to mask the taste, add them to a flavourful tomato sauce and chickpeas, toss in roasted chicken and throw over some great whole wheat pasta. They also pair well with backbacon in an omelette or fritata and broiled with a tiny bit of lemon, garlic, bread crumb and parmessan.
Comment by Nicole — June 3, 2007 @ 5:21 pm
There’s an artichoke recipe in today’s Guardian: Andalucian Artichokes by Allegra McEvedy
Comment by Bekki — June 6, 2007 @ 1:21 am
I get an artichoke occasionally in my organic veg box but am never sure what to do with it. I have tried to follow the instructions in the Penguin cookery book (circa 1975) but they aren’t that helpful. these instructions were much more explicit so maybe next time one comes…..
Comment by elly — June 6, 2007 @ 3:48 pm