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A Delicious way to cook Artichokes

A Delicious way to cook Artichokes

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📝 Ingredients:

  • 4 large fresh artichokes
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 lemon sliced thin
  • 2–3 garlic cloves (optional)
  • Salt
  • 2 TBLsp of Olive oil
  • Half stick of Butter
  • Cup of white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups of water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt

🍋 Prep Your Artichokes:

  1. Rinse the artichokes under cold water.
  2. Slice off the top 1 inch of the artichoke and trim the stem to 1 inch.
  3. Snip the sharp tips off the outer leaves with kitchen scissors.
  4. Rub cut areas with lemon to prevent browning

In a large pan melt butter and olive oil.  Add garlic cloves and some lemon juice from leftover lemons.

  • Place artichokes stem-side down 
  • Poor wine and water over artichokes
  • Add some lemon slices on top and two bay leaves
  • Cover and steam for 20-25 minutes (depending on size).
  • They’re done when a leaf pulls off easily and the stem is fork-tender.

Dip them in a lemon garlic aioli sauce.  Recipe to follow.

Other ways to cook them:

Boiling

  • Submerge trimmed artichokes in salted, boiling water with lemon.
  • Boil for 20–40 minutes.
  • Drain upside down and let cool slightly before eating.

Roasting

  • Cut artichokes in half lengthwise and scoop out the fuzzy choke.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 30–40 minutes, cut side down on a baking sheet.

Grilling

  • Par-steam or boil artichokes until just tender.
  • Halve, brush with oil, and grill for 4–5 minutes per side for a smoky char.

🧈 How to Eat a Cooked Artichoke

Start by pulling off the outer leaves, dip them in your favorite sauce (like garlic butter or lemon aioli), and scrape the tender part with your teeth. Once you reach the fuzzy center (the “choke”), remove it to reveal the delicious artichoke heart — the best part!