Tips for Cooking Artichokes

  These tips should not be missed when cooking recipes that include artichokes: - A splash of lemon should be added to the water of the artichokes to prevent them from darkening. - When buying artichokes in a jar, they should be blanched for a few minutes in boiling water to eliminate the acidity from their preservation. - When cooking artichokes, they always tend to float, making their cooking more difficult; this can be avoided by covering them with a piece of clean cloth. - The stem of the artichoke should be cut just before cooking, as it preserves the heart of the artichoke and prevents its bottom from oxidizing. Recommended Recipes with Artichoke: - Artichoke Vol au Vent - Artichoke Dip with Spinach - Artichoke and Celery Cream - Artichoke Ravioli with Tomato