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) ...

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, and ...

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?

I love the grassy, sweet taste of artichokes — the bud of a flower in the thistle family. But when I first started cooking, artichokes intimidated me. I finally confronted my artichoke phobia when I ...

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 ...

When asparagus and artichokes first appear in spring markets, you know you’ve made it through another winter. They’re the jewels of spring, the harbinger of all that is fresh and green and delicate.

Our Test Kitchen will walk you through every step of how to cook artichokes and several delicious ways to enjoy them. Artichokes are the edible immature flowers of a cultivated thistle. There are more ...