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    How to Harvest and Store Artichokes

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    Harvest artichokes when the buds are tight and firm and about 3 inches (8 cm) in diameter. Harvest buds before the petals begin to open. If you wait until the bud opens, the petals will no longer be tender. When to harvest artichokes Related articles: How to harvest artichokes How to store artichokes Kitchen tips: […] More

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    Artichokes and Mint Side Salad

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    Thin sliced baby artichoke hearts tossed with thin sliced mint leaves, a bit of chopped garlic, fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese makes a tasty side salad. Baby artichokes are plentiful in spring. Artichokes are actually flower buds. You want to pick them while they are still tightly […] More

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    Three Artichoke Dipping Sauces

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    Here are three dipping sauces for freshly steamed artichokes. You can make these dipping sauces in minutes. Each is an alternative to simply digging artichokes in warm melted butter. • Creamy lemon sauce: mix 1 cup ranch dressing, 1 crushed garlic clove, and the juice of 1 lemon. • Mint-yogurt sauce: mix ½ cup plain […] More