Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes and has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He enjoys creating content that informs entertains and helps busy home cooks put nutritious meals on the table for their families.
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Fresh whole artichokes are a delicious treat. But they can be intimidating to prepare especially if you’ve never cooked one before. If the responses to Allrecipes’ popular artichoke recipes are any indication Allrecipes chefs love these green orbs of goodness and have some helpful tips to boost your confidence when preparing fresh artichokes. Here are the best tips from Allrecipes’ community of home cooks for choosing prepping cooking and eating fresh artichokes as well as tips for the most popular recipes and cooking methods.
How to choose fresh artichokes:
1. Choose smaller artichokes with dense leaves. "You want artichokes about the size of your fist (no larger) that are dark green (not brown) and have dense leaf formation" William advises. "The bulb should squeak when the leaves are pressed together. California globe artichokes are available year-round. I limit my purchases to the peak season March through May."
