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artichoke bottoms

What is it?

At the center of every artichoke, there lies a tender heart…literally. Artichoke hearts are at the meaty center of the artichoke flower. The heart is surrounded by tender, edible leaves. For a cooked artichoke, the heart can be consumed as is (after scooping out the prickly choke in the middle), but the fleshy, mild texture of the heart also lends itself very well to marinades, roasting, frying and preserving.

Trimmed artichoke hearts are available jarred in marinade, and also frozen. Both types lend an artichoke flavor to dishes without all the work of trimming a whole artichoke.

Recipes

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  Rigatoni with Roasted Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Olives

  Tender roasted artichokes and crispy panko add nutty, toasted flavors to a pasta brimming with briny olives and sweet sun-dried tomatoes.

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  Garlicky Roasted Artichoke Hearts

  Panko adds crunch to this Italian-inspired side; it pairs well with a seared flaky fish like cod. The artichokes also add flavor and texture to Pasta with Roasted Artichokes, Sun-Dried…

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  Raw Artichoke, Portobello, and Fennel Salad

  Raw artichokes have a mild, intriguing flavor and firm texture. A quick soak in vinaigrette not only enhances their flavor but also tenderizes them a bit. Be sure to slice…

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  Spicy Sausage and Artichoke Linguine

  Nutty, buttery artichokes balance spicy Italian sausage, while crispy breadcrumbs and creamy mascarpone sauce make the whole dish hard to resist.

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  Cod with Pancetta, Artichokes, and Olives

  Despite the ease of preparation—the fish, sauce, and side dish all cook in one skillet—this is a restaurant-worthy dinner. Serve it with good crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

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  Pea and Artichoke Dip

  Here’s a new take on the classic baked artichoke dip. It may be retro, but it’s always the first to go at parties. Peas give it a beautiful color and…

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  Pizza Salad

  This combination of a warm crispy pizza crust topped with a vinegary chopped salad is such a natural and delicious pairing, you won’t believe you’ve never tried it before. Topping…

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  Creamy Crab and Artichoke Dip

  买新鲜的巨型块蟹肉的品味y dip or, for a less expensive option, use pasteurized “special” crabmeat from the canned seafood aisle (Boss or Chicken of the…

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  Striped Bass en Papillote

  Roasting fish in packets (en papillote) allows it to steam in its own juices, intensifying its flavor. Substitute black bass or halibut if striped bass is unavailable.