I Never Think Of Artichokes

[KittyWampus]

Rachel Ray made Portabello Mushrooms stuffed (topped) with sauteed spinach, artichokes and bread cubes.

I NEVER think of artichokes when shoppping. And even if I did remember to pick up a can (in water, not oil), the can would probably sit on the back of the top kitchen shelf for years til it made it's way to the food pantry.

Does ANYONE ever think of artichokes?

P.S. I stole the following photo from a Ron Herman photo gallery.

[MrScorpio]

1. I do, whenever I get a taste to make crustinis

Yum-Meeee!

[Mr. McD]

2. Had some Saturday night

Good eatin.:)

[yewberry]

3. I can't stop thinking about them.

I use a lot, really. And Freddy's has them for a dollar apiece this week!

[KittyWampus]

4. Hmm, I Might Be Missing Out On Something

[Dave Reynolds]

5. When I think of artichokes, I think..

[animuscitizen]

6. I love artichokes

The canned/jarred artichoke hearts are a yummy addition to salads, tomato and other sauces, pasta, and dips.

I enjoy fresh artichokes, stuffed with a spicy crabmeat or mushroom stuffing.

[KittyWampus]

8. Fresh Artichokes Seem Like A Lot Of Work

[AlCzervik]

7. My husband makes the best stuffed artichokes, he used bread crumbs

3 different types of grated cheese, olive oil and a few herbs he won't tell disclose but i think basil is one of them.

[Rabrrrrrr]

9. I buy jars of artichoke hearts,

but never the whole ones. Such a pain to eat. Tasty as hell, but such a pain.

I like the hearts on salads, or just as a side pickle.

[Donailin]

10. great artichoke pesto

i can artichoke hearts, strained and chopped
1/8 cp organic canola oil
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove pressed garlic
1/2 squeezed lemon
some freshly grated parmesan cheese
mix it all together

serve cold with sliced french bread to dip.

I first bought some at whole foods prep-repared and it was out of control good, but so was the price; about 4 oz. for five bucks. You can make 16 oz. for under three bucks.

[jpgray]

14. Thanks! I'll try that--love a good pesto

Do you mortar and pestle it, or food process it?

[Donailin]

15. since I have none of those gadgets, no. I use a garlic press tho

and cut the artichocke by hand . enjoy!

[KittyWampus]

16. Okay, You Convinced Me. Thanks For The Recipe...

now I'll have to look up the nutritional info on artichokes. :)

[Lone_Star_Dem]

11. I'm a big time artichoke eater.

Sadly, I can hardly ever get decent ones at the grocery. I use the canned hearts in salads and pasta at least three times a month.

[lastknowngood]

12. I was just thinking of that

n/t

[jpgray]

13. Get 'em canned/jarred. They are a huge fucking hassle to prepare

Boil them, slice off the top half of the bracts, peel them with lemon juice ready so they don't blacken, cut out the damn choke, etc., etc.

:argh: