Also commonly known as globe artichokes, they are a historic crop and a member of the thistle family. They are thought of as ...

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 ...

Is the globe artichoke a flower or a vegetable? It can be both. The immature bud of this relative of the thistle is considered a sensuous vegetable. To enjoy, simmer the trimmed bud in boiling ...

4. Place in a steamer basket and cook. Clevenger recommends steaming large globe artichokes for about 20 to 25 minutes. Smaller artichokes will take less time to cook through. You'll know they're ...

In New Zealand we still only get a shortish season for artichokes and I have only ever seen the large purple tinged green globe variety. Artichokes don’t enjoy the popularity here that they do ...

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 ...