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I love artichokes. In fact, one of my favorite restaurant dishes is a fire roasted artichoke. I don't know how they do it, but it comes out bursting to the brim with flavor (I think there might be some serious butter involved) and I get to enjoy the meat of each individual leaf, culminating with the heart in the center. So fulfilling.
What's not to like about artichokes? Seriously, they're considered by some to be an aphrodisiac, they have super high levels of antioxidants, they contain silymarin (known to fight skin cancer), and they are fat-free and low in calories (about 60 calories for one). But they also taste delicious, a unique and unmatched flavor that if you're like me, you can't help but to crave. But how do you cook them?
- Steam it up.
This is certainly the most traditional way to cook them and to me, likely the most fulfilling. Steam the artichoke and when it's done you simply peel the leaves off, indulging in the meat on the inside of each leaf until you reach the jewel in the center, the artichoke heart. Not sure how? Try Emeril's Simply Delicious Artichokes. You can also make Sam Zien's Steamed Artichokes with Red Pepper Puree. - Try a new variety, Jerusalem artichokes.
Learn what Jerusalem artichokes are and check out Kelly Rossiter's recipe for Jerusalem Artichokes with Crispy Prosciutto.
More on Eating Seasonally:
Find Your Dinner at the Farmers' Market: Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Find Your Dinner at the Farmers' Market: Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter and Wild Mushroom Sauce
Support Small Farms - Eating Green is Easy
Salivating over sustainable eats? Learn how to make your own with help from Emeril Lagasse in Planet Green TV's organic cooking show, Emeril Green.
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