A globe artichoke is the edible flower bud of the artichoke plant, which belongs to the thistle family, and is the most common type of artichoke. Baby artichokes are smaller versions of the globe ...

We understand that an artichoke can be quite an intimidating vegetable (e.g. the outer leaves (aka "bracts") have thorns on the tips), but once you conquer breaking into the alien-like vegetable, you ...

Let's be honest: Fresh artichokes seem like a lot of work for very little actual food. But once you get the hang of trimming them, you'll realize they are rather quick to prepare. While yes, you can ...

1) To prepare baby artichokes: Fill a large bowl with acidulated water (water with juice of a lemon added). Remove all the outer leaves of the artichokes until you get to the pale, softer leaves, and ...

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 ...

Oh, that first grilled meal of the season … that’s the real sign of spring, not some fickle groundhog. This was how we inaugurated our grill this spring. I made this recipe first on the stovetop, and ...

We wanted to feature artichokes in a salad, but we wanted the dish to be easy. So we went straight to the heart of the matter. Raw or braised artichokes required too much prep for a quick meal, but ...

12 waxy baby potatoes (about 350g) peeled or scrubbed 125g podded peas fresh or frozen 125g podded broad beans fresh or frozen 4-6 tbsp good olive oil 8 canned or bottled baby artichoke hearts (or use ...

Get a taste of Los Angeles — and the world — with recipes and kitchen tricks from the L.A. Times’ Cooking newsletter. Make the pistachio pipian a day or two before you plan to make the salad so once ...