When we prepare artichokes in the kitchen, we often find ourselves discarding a significant amount of the outer leaves and ...

The base of the artichoke is also edible; it forms part of the heart. The inner leaves (also called bracts) have part of the ...

This is where the importance of artichoke supplements comes in. Artichoke supplements are made from the leaves of the artichoke plant and are available in various forms, including capsules ...

Surprisingly, artichokes perform best when regularly fertilized. They need a good deal of nitrogen to grow properly, so ...

The perfect aioli for artichokes brings out their bright, acidic side with lots of lemon and chopped fresh herbs. Boil the ...

Globe artichokes make a delicious starter simply boiled whole and served with melted butter, mayonnaise, hollandaise or vinaigrette for dipping the leaves. Break off each leaf and draw the soft ...

Ancient Egyptians viewed the artichokes as a symbol of fertility and sacrifice. It is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables and used for its medicinal properties for over 3,000 years.

Fill a large bowl with water and squeeze in the lemon juice from one of the lemons, keeping the lemon halves to rub the peeled artichokes with. To prepare the artichokes, begin by cutting off the ...

Beneath the spiky leaves, fresh artichokes are delicious harbingers of spring. Here’s how to cook them five ways, from steaming to grilling. Sonja Overhiser is a cookbook author and food writer ...

Discard the tops of the artichokes. Remove and discard the stem and pull off the tough outer leaves at the base. Trim around the base of the artichoke to remove what remains of the tough outer ...