I love artichokes! Who knew a thistle could be so tasty? I sometimes wonder about the first person to try an artichoke, were they really adventurous or really hungry? What about the first person to eat a lobster? Had to be pretty brave, I’m thinking….
Anyway, try this sometime when you are craving a thistle!
It’s simple, tasty and impressive. You can’t really ask for much more out of a recipe.
Don’t let trimming and steaming them intimidate you. Just trim the tops of the leaves, pull off any leaves near the bottom that look tough and clean out the choke (the fuzzy part) after they’ve cooked. It’s pretty darn easy.
Steam for about 30 to 35 minutes on the stove top or 20 minutes in a pressure cooker or instapot.
Artichokes with Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 2 artichokes
- 1/4 C champagne vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 t dried basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Steam the artichokes until soft
- Blend the rest of the ingredients in a blender
Easy, peasy. I use a pressure cooker to steam my artichokes because it takes so long to do it at this altitude.
serve warm, it’s a nice snack, appetizer or light lunch…
Oh that looks good. Don’t think I ever tsted it must try it sometime.
I love artichokes too, but just don’t know how to cook them. I bought pickled artichokes to eat with sandwiches.
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
question — don’t you have to trim these puppies? (I’ve never tried to cook an artichoke and would love to, but if it involves too much surgery, I’m somewhat derailed.)
Dear Sue,
I trim the tops a little and then just either steam them or stick them in the pressure cooker.
They are really pretty simple!
xxoo,
RMW
I don’t think I’ve ever tried artichokes. Not sure I’m convinced after hearing thistle.
I also am an Artichoke lover and
buy them at least twice a week..
Your recipe looks wonderful and
I’ll be trying it..
Happy Thanksgiving
Sandy
Artichokes! The yummiest, especially prepared with a simple dipping sauce like yours. The flavors are enhanced not overwhelmed.
Great A post!
wonderful pics! looks sooo yummy 🙂
Hi again RMW!
Many thanks for stopping by my blog!
Such a mouth-watering *A* post – have always loved artichokes.
Have a great weekend and Happy Thanksgiving!
Visiting from Alphabe-Thursday
You got some lovely shots of the artichoke! I’ve never thought of it being a thistle, but I guess it is! You’re right, the first artichoke eater must have been an adventurous soul…
Had my first when I moved to San Franacisco in the late 70’s and I haven’t looked back since. Fave is to finish the leaves and dig out that choke for a special treat. Thanks.
Artichokes – my husband’s favorite vegetable! You are fortunate to be closer to the source…we have to really examine the offerings by the time they arrive in Northern Wisconsin…every once in a while we get some really nice ones.
I hate to admit to you that I’ve never prepared an artichoke. I came by to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Is it still dry by you? So dry here on CO – even worse in the mts than last year at this time. I’m hoping for some snow. Have a great Holiday weekend.
Hi Barb,
It’s still dry here..sigh…
We are going to be in trouble next summer if we don’t get some water this year!
xxoo,
RMW
I’m not a great artichoke fan, but my daughter would absolutely love this. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
I think that’s a very good thought … I would have liked to have watched the first person who tried to eat an artichoke. Anyway, I’m glad they did, aren’t they wonderful. And thanks for one more flavor to serve with this wonderful treat.
sounds like a nice change from mayo! I usually just steam, but on the southern plains there’s no worry about altitude! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. {:-Deb
Hi M.W. ~~ Your idea of a vinagarette dip sounds nice. I have never cooked an artichoke but have eaten a lot. I have to eat them the way they are made by the cooks’ intentions.
I hope your Thanksgiving was nice. I do miss an episode with the new house.
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Hi Jim:
I’m working on a house post, stay tuned!!!
RMW
I actually never really liked artichokes much…maybe it’s because whenever I had it it was just slightly pickled and frankly they didn’t taste like very much. Maybe I should try it a different way, like yours!
I like to eat them but have never cooked them. My daughter and her husband treat us to artichokes every once in a while – a real treat up here!
Only you my friend could make articokes look inviting. lol
You have been in my thoughts a lot these days wondering how your doing and if all is well.
Sorry that I am so far between with my visits. My blogging has slowed so much.
I thought of you at Thanksgiving wondering if you were with family and friends.
I miss you
Love
Maggie
You are a wealth of information here! Tat looks really yummy. I find it so difficult to make certain recipes in the high altitude! Pie crust for instances! Yikes! But you always have such a tasty share! Hope your Thanksgiving Day was perfect with those you love most! Have a beautiful week!
What a great alternative to just using butter.
My husband adores artichokes!
We used to grow them in our garden!
This sounds like a recipe he’d really enjoy!
Thanks for sharing it for the letter “A”.
A+
PS. I wanted to say that we love champagne vinegar! Such a great flavor!
Sounds yummie! is all I can say to your recipe. Simple most of the time is best 🙂
Visiting from Alphabe- Thursday – mine for letter ‘A’ @ ImagesByCW is about ‘my’ Australia
This sounds delicious! It’s been a long, long time since I’ve cooked an artichoke. I think I’ll just have to do so now!