People love to say that the first person to eat an artichoke must have been very hungry indeed. It's true, this thistle doesn't welcome an eater easily. There are thorns to contend with and leaves to pull off – either beforehand as you trim them or after wards if you're eating them simply steamed. I, for one, am in no doubt that the nutty, rich flavor of artichokes is worth the hassle.
Learn more about artichokes (including how to trim artichokes, how to trim baby artichokes, and how to prepare artichoke hearts), find great artichoke recipes to make use of them, check out a few different ways to cook artichokes, and even discover delicious dips for artichokes.
