In Good Taste Recipe: Artichoke Recipes

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Cooking Artichokes

To prepare an artichoke, first prepare a large bowl of very cold water and add the juice of half a lemon. Cut off the stem of the artichoke. Peel off the leaves (depending on the recipe, you may remove all or only some of the leaves). Cut off the top inch of the artichoke. Using a serrated spoon (like a grapefruit spoon), scrape out the fibrous choke from the center. Place the artichoke in the lemon water (to prevent browning). Drain before using.

For all of these simple recipes, prepare the artichokes as described above. Most of the recipes have leeway for customizing it to fit your preferences. Enjoy!

Classic Tuscan Salad:

Shave raw artichoke heart over a bed of arugula tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, and shaved parmesan cheese.

Classic Steamed Artichoke

Steam whole artichokes about 40 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Serve the steamed leaves with a Spanish-style aioli. Combine mayonnaise, a drizzle of olive oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of saffron bloomed in 1 tablespoon of white wine.

Sautéed Artichokes on Pasta

Heat olive oil in a large skillet; sauté the sliced artichokes until tender, about 3 minutes. Toss them with cooked linguine, lemon zest, olive oil and shaved parmesan.

Raw Artichoke uses

Thinly slice artichoke hearts, toss in olive oil, and use them as a pizza or bruschetta topping, along with prosciutto and fontina.

Artichoke Pesto

Quarter 2 large artichoke hearts, chop finely. In a food processor, combine hearts, 1 cup basil leaves, 1 clove minced garlic and 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese. Add 1 cup of olive oil while machine is running and process until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a bowl- serve with crudités, crackers, or crostini.

Roast Artichokes

Cut medium artichokes in half lengthwise and remove chokes. Place cut sides down on an oiled roasting pan. Sprinkle the pan with ¼ cup of water, and cover it tightly with foil. Roast in a preheated 375 degree oven for 30-25 minutes. Season with salt, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

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