7 Artichoke Recipes

Artichokes are shy little things. When at last they come into season, they emerge with utmost caution, still cloaked in spiny leaves. Press them, and they’ll squeak in protest. Handle them too quickly, and they’ll cut your fingertips. But if you are tender and patient, if you coax them gently from their shells, artichokes will open their hearts to you -- and they will be hearts of gold. 

Once you’ve won them over, artichokes are up for every kind of springtime feasting. Peeled and trimmed, they’ll gladly mingle with spinach on game day or brighten up your roast chicken for dinner. They’ll be your snack, your side dish, your supporting cast. But above all, at the height of the season, they deserve to be eaten simply -- fried to a crisp or grilled, with a zippy aioli for dipping. Grab your paring knife -- we’re giving spring’s shyest vegetable a moment in the sun.  

Carciofi alla Guiudia - Roman Jewish-Style Artichokes by Emiko

 

Spinach, Feta, and Arichoke Dip by Oui, Chef 

 

Heart of Gold by dymnyno

 

Baby Purple Artichokes Fried in Olive Oil by SippitySup

 

Artichokes with Parsley and Preserved Lemon Pesto by solmstea

 

Artichoke Stew with Bonus Appetizer by savorthis

 

Roast Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Artichoke Hearts by drbabs