Comments on: How To Microwave an Artichoke https://www.happysimpleliving.com/g-is-for-good-green-and-sometimes-gnarly-and-how-to-cook-a-perfect-artichoke/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:04:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: Eliza Cross https://www.happysimpleliving.com/g-is-for-good-green-and-sometimes-gnarly-and-how-to-cook-a-perfect-artichoke/comment-page-1/#comment-211229 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:04:23 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=1734#comment-211229 In reply to Gail Riley.

I’m so glad to hear that you like this time saving recipe! Aren’t the artichokes splendid when cooked this way? Thank you! ~Eliza

]]> By: Gail Riley https://www.happysimpleliving.com/g-is-for-good-green-and-sometimes-gnarly-and-how-to-cook-a-perfect-artichoke/comment-page-1/#comment-211206 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:58:20 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=1734#comment-211206 5 stars
What a time saver!!
Who knew? (You did Eliza) that you could quickly microwave
I have forever boil with lemon and butter
It takes ages
Thank you Thank you brilliant one!

]]> By: Eliza Cross https://www.happysimpleliving.com/g-is-for-good-green-and-sometimes-gnarly-and-how-to-cook-a-perfect-artichoke/comment-page-1/#comment-211168 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 01:04:28 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=1734#comment-211168 In reply to Nightfall.

I am so touched to hear from you, and very glad that this recipe brought back memories of your sweet mom and your early love of artichokes. I love your stuffing ideas, too. (Can’t wait to try parmesan breadcrumbs with sausage!) Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts about the recipe. ~Eliza

]]> By: Nightfall https://www.happysimpleliving.com/g-is-for-good-green-and-sometimes-gnarly-and-how-to-cook-a-perfect-artichoke/comment-page-1/#comment-211166 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:01:28 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=1734#comment-211166 5 stars
This recipe was perfect and so special to me. I have adored artichokes from the first time I begged my mom to buy a few after watching Julia Child prepare them on her PBS show. She wasn’t impressed, so I ate hers too. Mom passed away far too young, but I’m reminded of her every time I eat an artichoke. So you see, fresh artichokes are very special to me, so they have to be done correctly. Like this recipe.

I could not believe how perfect the flesh was after microwaving and resting. It was buttery, soft, and had that specific taste found only in fresh artichokes. Prep time is the same of course, but cooking time went from 30-45 minutes to 5, with a 5 minute rest.

You can also cook them halfway in the microwave and then stuff them with all kinds of fillings – parmesan breadcrumbs with sausage, anchovy filets, or even just nuts, herbs, and cheese. You simply put the stuffed artichoke into a hot oven so the flavors can combine. They are beyond delicious made this way.

Thank you so much for this recipe; it is a keeper for sure.

]]> By: Eliza Cross https://www.happysimpleliving.com/g-is-for-good-green-and-sometimes-gnarly-and-how-to-cook-a-perfect-artichoke/comment-page-1/#comment-208231 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:26:48 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=1734#comment-208231 In reply to Julie.

Julie, I’m so glad the recipe worked well for you!

]]> By: Julie https://www.happysimpleliving.com/g-is-for-good-green-and-sometimes-gnarly-and-how-to-cook-a-perfect-artichoke/comment-page-1/#comment-208223 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:42:59 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=1734#comment-208223 5 stars
I love artichokes but have always been to intimidated to cook fresh. With your instructions, I made some amazing artichokes and they did come out perfectly! The garlic butter elevated them to gourmet. I’ve bookmarked this recipe for the next time I make them.

]]> By: Gemma https://www.happysimpleliving.com/g-is-for-good-green-and-sometimes-gnarly-and-how-to-cook-a-perfect-artichoke/comment-page-1/#comment-47997 Sat, 04 May 2013 16:23:53 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=1734#comment-47997 Hi, I have never had artichoke before but I will look out for it now so thanks. Does it taste like any other vegetable? I live in the UK so I am guessing that we don’t grow them here but I will be checking at my local farmers’ market next week.

]]> By: Carolyn https://www.happysimpleliving.com/g-is-for-good-green-and-sometimes-gnarly-and-how-to-cook-a-perfect-artichoke/comment-page-1/#comment-46185 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:26:29 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=1734#comment-46185 Yes, I, too, try to go with the ‘dirty dozen’ list – and its sidekick, the 12 pretty ok ones. Last week, I was thrilled to find organic cabbage and carrots both cheaper than conventional at my healthfood grocers! Must confess to being pretty rigid re the ‘dirtiest’ on the list – will go without rather than buy them for the most part…just don’t need all those chemicals – and, yes, organic can often be yummier!

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