How to Cook and Eat an Artichoke

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1. Carol

   June 9, 2015 at 12:34 pm

   I love the way you cook your artichokes. I'm going to try that. Thanks.

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2. Powel

   June 9, 2015 at 12:55 pm

   Thanks so much for this. I see artichokes in the grocery store, but have been too scared to buy them until now. Would you mind putting a Pin button so I can save the instructions and recipe it to Pinterest? Thank you!!

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   • Powel

     June 9, 2015 at 12:57 pm

     Nevermind. I found it. Thanks. :)

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3. Jackie

   June 9, 2015 at 1:47 pm

   A couple of more tips from an artichoke-lover! 1. Wash your artichokes. I use a veggie brush to lightly clean the outside of the artichoke. 2. Use kitchen scissors to trim off the prickly points on each of the leaves and when you get to the leaves that are really close together, use a sharp knife to cut them off, making the top flat like the bottom. 3. Slightly pull the leaves away from the center and rinse the inside (just in case!) 4. Don't just toss the thin leaves that are closest to the heart, they are tender and delicious soaked in butter. 5. Let the artichoke cool enough so that you can use your fingers to pull the hair-like stuff from the heart. Using a knife cheats you of that delicious meat! 6. For an added bonus, after cooking, cut them in half lengthwise (top to bottom), drizzle them with garlic butter and put them on the grill for a few minutes. Oh-my-gosh! Now I am starving for artichokes! Enjoy all!

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4. Traci

   June 9, 2015 at 6:03 pm

   We used to do this all the time when I was a kid. My family now (including my husband) all hate artichokes. So disappointing! I miss it.

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5. Roseann

   June 10, 2015 at 2:42 pm

   Also, good the Italian way: stuff each leaf with a mixture of minced garlic, bread crumb, parmesan cheese. Drizzle with Olive oil and steam. THE BEST ever!

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6. Michele

   June 11, 2015 at 8:26 pm

   I attended your webinar tonight, but unfortunately I missed some of the beginning . I was hoping to download the pdf from the show, but I must be looking in the wrong place. Can you help (not that you didn't already)? Thank you.

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   • Carrie Vitt

     June 12, 2015 at 8:54 am

     If you write us over at: info@delicouslyorganic.net we can help you out. Thanks!

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7. Kristen

   March 16, 2018 at 4:30 pm

   I love your recipes but can you explain why you call them an indulgence? Is it the butter or just that you don't make artichokes often? I'm curious as my friend was just told to give up all animal foods/products and I know you normally advocate for eating high quality, grassfed butter/dairy.

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