Thread: Artichokes!!

I always cut an X into the bottom before putting them in the pot. Helps them cook a little faster.

Originally Posted by Arrogant Ba$tard

Who was the first starving guy who looked at an artichoke and said - "I bet I could eat that!"

I don't know, but he's probably dead. I think it takes more calories to actually eat one of those than you actually get from the artichoke itself. Watching my wife worth through one is just a painful experience.

He's probably dead because they didn't realize until at least the 4th or 5th guy that you have to take the furry **** out... the choke.

I bet the guy who first ate one of those was named Artie, and yeah, he's probably dead. You can guess why.

Originally Posted by Fooferah

Steamed, dip in lemon butter.

Yup. Perfection. Boiled is good, as well.

Also, a little Karam's Garlic Sauce with some melted butter would be nice.

I may also try a little Memphis Championship Barbecue's Magic Dust with the sauce.

Yummy! Thanks for the reminder, Sticky!

Originally Posted by Arrogant Ba$tard

Who was the first starving guy who looked at an artichoke and said - "I bet I could eat that!"

Not really an answer, but found this interesting general link:
http://www.foodtimeline.org/

Which, in turn, links to this about artichokes:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/p...artichoke.html

I am bringing this thread back since it is a couple years removed and it is artichoke time again. anyone have any new good ways to cook them?

I have always steamed them until almost done (sometime stuffed and sometimes not) dumped either balsamic vinigrette or butter and garlic on it, and then put them in the fridge for a coulple hours to cool them down, cut them in half and toss them on the grill. turns out great.

Artichokes are a very goal oriented food.

As for Artie:

Do not eat the hearts, they are the worst part. Send them to me and I will properly dispose of them.

Has anybody ever tried artichokes with bacon? I think I will try that one next.

I usually sprinkle lemon pepper in them and then steam them. I will then dip them in buttery goodness.

I tried to BBQ them before but I failed. I did not steam them long enough.