This party-approved recipe combines two beloved appetizers — spinach artichoke dip and crostini — into one bite-sized savory ...

When it comes to cooking fresh artichokes, most of the heavy lifting is really prep work. But, much like cooking lobster, the dirty work of getting past artichokes’ outer armor is well worth it.

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 ...

Whether you want to pull a jar from the pantry or trim and fry tender baby chokes, these recipes offer something for every occasion. While fresh artichokes signal the arrival of spring, many begin ...

Preparing a fresh artichoke can be intimidating for the home cook. Resident chef Kathy Gunst lays out simple steps for cooking with the vegetable. Get To The Heart Of Cooking Artichokes With These ...

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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 ...

The real reason hot spinach-artichoke dip breaks—and how to fix it for good.

We recently hosted a spring-themed Community Education dinner at Bistro Verde on the Lincoln Land Community College campus. The star ingredient of the first course was an artichoke. I have to admit, I ...