Marinated Baby Artichokes
Native to the western and central Mediterranean, the artichoke is a domesticated variety of the wild cardoon. Cardone, in Italian, is a thistle and looks like large stocks of…
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Artichoke lemon & Pistachio Pesto
This light and bright pesto is simply perfect for spring and after you taste it you will want to keep some on hand. Initially, I was going to make…
Creamy Carciofi Soup
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Artichokes (carciofi), can be enjoyed in many ways. I have grilled, stuffed, and fritattafied (not a real word in any language) them. One of my husband’s favorite artichoke recipes…
Carciofi alle Brace (Char-Grilled Artichokes)
As Pellegrino Artusi, the best-selling nineteenth century Italian cookbook author said, “everyone knows how to cook artichokes on a grill”. Well, if you haven’t attempted it yet, here’s your opportunity…
Baked Artichoke Frittata
Fritatte are a staple in my home, usually made on top of the stove in a skillet and finished off under the broiler or in the oven. Or they…
Stuffed Artichokes (Carcioffi Ripieni)
Stuffing artichokes, although not complicated is time consuming. It is the perfect family activity because all ages can participate. The adults need to prepare the artichokes (cleaning and trimming),…