Take a good look at an artichoke. See those sharp, thorny, pointy green and purple-tinged leaves? It certainly doesn’t look like something you would want to eat. I’ve often wondered who the first ...

Ivana Cecez/Getty Images Artichokes are beautiful vegetables, and are even more delicious to enjoy when they are steamed, grilled, braised, or fried. But let's be honest, most of us walk right past ...

There are many ways to enjoy artichokes, but the simplest way also happens to be Martha’s favorite. In this video, Martha Stewart shows you how to make Steamed Artichokes with Tarragon Butter. First, ...

Recipes, kitchen tricks and seasonal dishes from the L.A. Times’ Cooking team. Elsewhere, whole steamed artichokes are stuffed with brie, white wine and mustard for a stunningly rich upgrade on a ...

Spring is peak season for artichokes, the edible prickly bud of a plant that, if left to bloom, would yield fields of stunning purple flowers. Kevin Fisher, executive sous chef at Sea Root at the ...

Peak season for artichokes is now and so many people have never cooked them at home or simply have no idea how to prepare, cook or serve them. Here's a recipe from Kowalski's! Trim and discard stems ...

IN A POT BIG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE ARTICHOKES (YOU CAN ADD 2 MORE ARTICHOKES WITH THIS RECIPE) ADD EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE ARTICHOKES, LEMONS, AND BUTTER. BRING TO A SIMMER OR SLOW BOIL. AFTER YOU RINSE ...

After seeing the beautiful king crab legs at my seafood market, I decided to make a dish featuring my favorite crab combination-crab meat with artichokes. This is a great dish for a special Sunday ...

, is perfect for the lazy (or well-organized) cook, since all preparation can be done the previous day. The slightly smoky taste complements the nuttiness of the artichoke. No dip is necessary, ...

'The artichokes are already smothered in vinaigrette, so no dipping sauce is required. They are perfectly messy, saucy, and delicious,' Cara Mangini says of her Grilled and Smothered Artichoke' ...