Artichokes are the edible immature flowers of a cultivated thistle. There are more than 50 varieties of globe artichokes (the "true" artichoke not related to the Jerusalem artichoke, which is a tuber) ...

You've snapped up some lovely artichokes at the market... but once you're in the kitchen, you're in doubt: how do you cook them properly? How long to cook them? Should they be prepared beforehand?

Canned artichokes are one of the easiest no-fuss pantry staples, but you can turn them into a professional-looking dish with ...

Seattle-based chef and owner of General Harvest Restaurants, Brian Clevenger, explains that artichokes are potentially one of the oldest vegetables around today. If you're a fan of vegetables like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Creating steam is the best way to cook whole artichokes so the hearts and leaves are evenly tender. There are many ways to create ...

Once these glorious green buds appear at farmers' markets, one thing is certain: Spring has arrived. But as tempting as it is to grab as many as you can carry and bring them home, the daunting ...

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, ...

I love artichoke hearts and buy them throughout the year in jars, cans and frozen to slip into dips, salads and stews, but when spring approaches and the lovely classic green globes start showing up ...

Procedure Rinse the artichoke hearts under cool running water for five minutes to remove the brine. Slice each artichoke in ...

To the first person who saw the delicious potential of a whole artichoke, I offer my compliments. Artichokes aren’t the most inviting vegetable to cook. At first glance, their woody stems and tough, ...