Note: Connoisseurs prefer old-fashioned, thorned artichokes and find the thornless varieties to lack the characteristic nuttiness that makes artichokes so desirable.
How to Trim Artichokes
By Molly Watson, About.com
Look for artichokes with tight, compact heads and fresh-looking stem-ends. All cut stems will be brown, but look for ones that aren't dried out.
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- Start with Fresh Artichokes
- Cut Off Stem
- Cut Off Crown
- Cut Off Thorns
- Pull Off Outer Leaves
- Ready to Cook!
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