Our Best Ideas for Artichokes
Artichokes are a versatile vegetable that can add bright flavor to dishes like salads, pastas or casseroles. They come in a variety of styles—like fresh, canned or frozen—and each one has its own strengths and benefits. While fresh artichokes are a labor of love (they require a bit of preparation before cooking), the canned alternative is a quick and easy shortcut to spring weeknight dinners and crowd-pleasing dips. Whichever option you choose, artichokes are a great way to brighten up any meal. Just take this savory appetizer, for starters. It combines two of your favorites (stuffed artichokes and crab cakes) for an impressive upgrade that’s perfect at dinner parties all throughout the year. The nuttiness of the artichokes and the sweetness of the crab meat is perfectly balanced with a simple garnish of fresh lemon.
