On Jan 27, 1:39*pm, Lin > wrote:
> merryb wrote:
> > Anyone ever do this? I've done other veggies, but thinking this would
> > work..opinions? TIA!
>
> Everything you want to know about artichokes from the Artichoke Capitol
> of the World:
>
> http://www.artichoke-festival.org/
>
> Bob and I will be going again this year.
>
> and this has a good set of prep instructions:
>
> http://www.oceanmist.com/products/ar...chokeprep.aspx
>
> *From Oceanmist:
>
> Braising Artichokes
> Usually considered a method of meat cookery, braising involves cooking
> food in seasoned liquid and is a nice way to give Artichokes extra
> flavor. In a large saucepan or pot, heat a small amount of olive oil,
> along with any savory ingredients you prefer (herbs, garlic, lemon, salt
> and pepper). Add about 2 cups of water, cover tightly, heat to boiling.
> Add Artichokes and cover tightly. Reduce heat and simmer until
> Artichokes are tender, about 25 to 40 minutes.
>
> You can also braise in the oven. Brush Artichokes with olive oil and
> arrange in oven-safe pot or baking dish. Add lemon slices, garlic, salt
> and pepper, and water as above. Cover tightly with lid or foil and bake
> in 375°F oven until tender, about 45 minutes.
>
> Boil liquid in pan until reduced to about 1/2 cup and use as a sauce for
> the Artichokes.
>
> Roasting Artichokes
> Roasting brings out the nutty flavor of Artichokes and requires the
> Artichokes to be pre-cooked before roasting. Use any preferred method to
> cook, but reduce the cooking time by amount 10 minutes. Drain well.
> Brush generously with olive oil or other oil of your choice, including
> flavored oils. You can be creative! Arrange in roasting pan and roast in
> 425°F oven until tender and browned, about 10 to 20 minutes, depending
> on size.
>
> --Lin

Thank you- just the answer I was looking for. I remember driving to
Monterey, and stopping in Castroville to admire the artichoke fields!
We bought a bunch, including a bag of little ones that you could
compare to the 10# bags of apples you see in the grossery stores...