Artichokes signal that spring is in the air. With their earthy, herbaceous flavor, artichokes are in peak season from March through May. But did you know that they aren’t actually vegetables?

Artichokes are a food many of us rave about eating, but most do not know how to prepare or shop for them. To be honest, until I was doing a little research for this article, I wasn't even exactly sure ...

Ivana Cecez/Getty Images Artichokes are beautiful vegetables, and are even more delicious to enjoy when they are steamed, grilled, braised, or fried. But let's be honest, most of us walk right past ...

A globe artichoke is the edible flower bud of the artichoke plant, which belongs to the thistle family, and is the most common type of artichoke. Baby artichokes are smaller versions of the globe ...

Some cooks are intimidated by artichokes, but the leafy vegetable is not difficult to prepare once you get the hang of it. Here’s how to do it: Step 1: Peel the outside layer off the stem with a ...

If you’ve never cooked a fresh artichoke, they can be intimidating. They’re a little prickly, with a woody stem and a bitter exterior layer. But once you learn to prepare them properly, you end up ...

Golden brown and packed with earthy flavor, Jerusalem artichokes bring a fun, unexpected twist to the family table. Whether ...

Stracotto ai carciofi con purea di patate dolci is a dish that really captures the heart of Italian home cooking. In regions ...

Take a good look at an artichoke. See those sharp, thorny, pointy green and purple-tinged leaves? It certainly doesn’t look like something you would want to eat. I’ve often wondered who the first ...

I was giving one of my periodic talks at local libraries the other day, and someone asked if I knew a good way to prepare artichokes. It stopped me cold. “A” good way? Only one? Which one? Do you want ...

Preparing a fresh artichoke can be intimidating for the home cook. Resident chef Kathy Gunst lays out simple steps for cooking with the vegetable. Get To The Heart Of Cooking Artichokes With These ...