Back in the 1950s, my grandmother used artichokes as a kind of litmus test. When guests would come over for dinner, she’d steam an artichoke and see if they knew how to eat it– not terribly welcoming, ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. This memorable artichoke appetizer comes to the table with a bowl of Rigazzi's marinara sauce, perfect for dipping these ...

I love artichoke hearts and buy them throughout the year in jars, cans and frozen to slip into dips, salads and stews, but when spring approaches and the lovely classic green globes start showing up ...

Comment: There are as many recipes for stuffed artichokes as there are Italian families in New Orleans . This is one of those traditional favorites. There are many flavor variations to this dish, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Back in the 1950s, my grandmother used artichokes as a kind of litmus test. When guests would come over for dinner, she’d steam an ...