Francesco Maazei favours Mammole, the traditional variety of artichokes from Rome, for this classic Italian dish, but others could be substituted. Whichever variety you use, choose globes that are ...

Artichokes, for all their brilliance ... and even braise them (like in carciofi alla romana, for example). But they're ...

Globe artichokes should have tightly packed, firm heads with no brown patches on the outer layers. Young globe artichoke buds can be cooked and eaten whole. Later, they still make a delicious ...