Artichoke Globe European & Asian Herbs Commonly used in Italian cuisine

Commonly used in Italian cuisine

But if you should you wish to peel them

The flavor is distinctive

or cobalt blue

Once cooked

Artichoke Globe European & Asian Herbs Commonly used in Italian cuisineArtichoke flesh is nutty, verdant, and a little sweet with a flavour reminiscent of fresh corn. You can boil, grill, braise, or stuff and bake artichokes. But my favorite way to cook artichokes, and the easiest way to cook them, is to steam them. The artichokes are done when a knife is inserted into the base and there is no resistance. Whole steamed artichokes are a finger food. After cooking, You peel off a petal, then scrape off the tender portion