Cinnamon Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I bought a couple of plants on a whim really, & they hve done brilliantly, & are now covered in Artichokes. But, I have never prepared or cooked one before - any tips on what to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Cut all the pointed ends off the leaves, use scissors, and rinse the artichokes well - ours always have ants! Boil in salted water until the leaves come away when pulled gently - drain well. Serve with something to dip the leaves in - mayonnaise or melted butter are our favourites. Pull each leaf off and dip the fleshy end in the mayo. Eat the fleshy part and discard the rest of the leaf. You will eventually come to a fluffy bit - the choke........s"Ooops, word censored!"e it all away as it is inedible. You will be left with the artichoke heart - the best bit - a round disc shape. I used to work in a French restaurant - it was amazing how many people left the heart - and I did used to eat them before s"Ooops, word censored!"ing the plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 Great, I will give them a go! I was hoping to just harvest the hearts & use them in a pasta salad or something, & have Googled how to do this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 You need a nice sunny day to sit and nibble all the leaves - reminds us of France! It isn't the same in a British summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 May well be trying one for lunch today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Just had one for lunch - very nommable indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 We joined you! - I thought ours were finished but found two lurking......just the right weather for artichokes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
