What Can I Make with Fresh Artichokes?
I’m stumped. Fresh artichokes are a total mystery to me. I understand the marinated kind in a can, but the fresh ones? No clue. Artichokes are pokey and fuzzy and I have no idea how to turn them into something delicious.
So, creative moms, I need your artichokes tips and artichoke recipes. Tell me — What can I Make with Artichokes?!
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June 10th, 2006 at 1:45 pm
Remove the stems and set the fresh artichokes in a pot. cover with plenty of water, add a little salt and boil them for about 45 min until the stems are soft.
You can serve them with a variety of dips, but they are great even with a little melted butter. To eat them you pull the leaves off, dip them and use your teeth to scrape out the meaty part inside without eating the tougher outer leaf.
June 20th, 2006 at 12:35 pm
I LOVE artichoke and spinach dip.
Mix artichokes with garlic, spinach, cream cheese, salt, pepper and olive oil. Bake in the oven until bubbly. Wonderful with tortilla or pita chips. Yum!
July 9th, 2006 at 1:56 pm
I do the same thing with fresh artichokes as Suzanne. The dip I make is a combination of a couple tablespoons light or nonfat mayo with a squeeze of dijon mustard. Mix that up and give each person some in a small dipping dish. It is divine!
–Jayna
September 14th, 2006 at 6:19 am
Stuffed artichokes are a staple in my home. Here is a great recipe for 4 artichokes:
First run them through water
Spread the leaves
In a separate dish make the stuffing by adding:
1 cup Bread crumbs;
1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese;
Salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, and add water
to make it soft and pliable;
Mix the ingredients;
Stuff the artichoke, pressing down the ingredients into the artichoke;
Take a pot - add the artichokes;
Fill the pot with water up to 3/4 of the artichokes;
Add a tablespoon of tomato sauce on top of each artichoke;
Bring water to boil, then lower gas to a slow boil;
Cover pot;
After an hour, pull a leaf from one of the artichokes to ensure it is soft;
Then serve.
October 11th, 2006 at 3:37 pm
How do I make Artichoke dip from a fresh Artichoke? All the recipes call for canned artichokes. I have already boiled it with salt, pepper and garlic salt. Now how do I make ready for the dip?
December 11th, 2006 at 10:52 am
I remember the most romantic dinner I had with a boyfriend years ago (23 years in fact, so it was quite memorable). HE cooked and served it since I hadn’t a clue about artichokes then:
1. Steam the artichokes ca. 15 minutes
2. Meanwhile, combine sour cream, chives, some garlic salt, green onions finely chopped, and bacon pieces. Stir up to make the dip. Add salt/pepper to taste.
3. Light two tapered candles
4. Pour a little white wine
5. Sit opposite each other, savoring the pulled off leaves while romantic music plays in back ground.
A great ‘late evening’ event to plan with hubby after the kids are in bed!