Dynamic Duos For Better Nutriion Jun 24, 2008
Inluin can be found in leeks, artichokes, asparagus, onions, garlic, bananas, wheat and rye. Pairing suggestions: - Plain yogurt with sliced banana and wheat germ - Plain yogurt with garlic, onions and leek as a vegetable dip. (CBS News -- US)
Whetting the appetite Jun 18, 2008
Kimberly Anger's shrimp dip for artichokes. Boil two artichokes until tender ... Add 1 pound cooked, peeled small shrimp (for two artichokes) and blend until smooth. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Low-Carb Italian Cooking Jun 14, 2008
Indeed, any vegetable in Italian cuisine is liable to be stuffed, from mushrooms to artichokes. Dip bitter herbs and lettuces in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. (Suite101.com)
Great catches Jun 12, 2008
Add the fennel and artichokes. Place the thyme, parsley and salt on the vegetables to create a bed for the scallops. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tapas and beyond at two spots in the suburbs Jun 11, 2008
The grilled flatbreads that constitute the other half of Hola's name are less compelling; one with artichokes, potato, and queso fresco is fine, but I'd rather have another plate of the charred rare beef or grilled shrimp instead. The flatbreads feel like a nod to those who might be leery of an all-small-plates diet, as well as picky eaters who need to know that if all else fails, there's always pizza. (Boston Globe)
Choice Tables | Aspen, Colorado: As skiers depart Aspen, chowhounds take their place Jun 11, 2008
Video Mark Bittman demonstrates a recipe he invented to show off miniature artichokes. Mark Bittman demonstrates how to cook pasta with soft-shell crabs. (International Herald Tribune)
Artichokes transformed Jun 4, 2008
Ladispoli, Italy - Until recently, artichokes as a vegetable had been a great disappointment to me ... By reputation, and owing to the nutrient-rich volcanic soil of the area, the local artichokes are among the best in Italy ... Tall and straight-backed, deeply tanned from long workdays in the sun, Arduino Moretti stood serenely at the front of his small booth next to stacked wooden crates overflowing with artichokes. (Christian Science Monitor)
A zest for life May 31, 2008
We've learnt to use lemon's acidity in the kitchen, from its ability to prevent discolouration in peeled artichokes, bananas and pears to adjusting flavour balance in dressings, sauces and emulsions such as mayonnaise. We can also use that acidity to cook without heat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Saucy memories of a devil's disciple May 27, 2008
She grows chillies, walnuts, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, artichokes, lemons, lettuce, stone fruit and pears. The herbs virtually all come from the garden, too. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET May 14, 2008
MEMBARBECUESIDE (Sacramento Bee) -- Recipes for Peach-Glazed Chicken Thighs; Sesame-Lime Marinade for Salmon; Grilled Artichokes; Bonedust Seasoning Rub; and Sweet Rib Rub. 900. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Easy Meal For Mom On Her Day May 12, 2008
Artichokes: Nearly 100 percent of artichokes grown commercially in the United States are from California. While artichokes are a small industry compared to broccoli, grapes, and lettuce, they add nearly $50 million to the economy of the state ... California artichokes are a delicious fit for a healthy lifestyle. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Spring surprises May 11, 2008
We had it for lunch last Saturday, after planting some violet artichokes and protecting them from snails with a sprinkling of espresso grounds and wishing them well. Another writer would offer up their archive of egg recipes at this time of year. (Guardian Unlimited)
Bloggers grill Ramsay's seasonal food call May 10, 2008
Summer Asparagus, artichokes, broad beans, carrots, courgettes, runner beans, cucumbers, onions, peas, raspberries, plums. Autumn Marrows, blackberries, celery, kale, elderberries, pumpkins. (Guardian Unlimited)
‘Victory Garden' - a labor of love May 8, 2008
The vegetable beds will give rise to potatoes, onions, beets and carrots; gourds, pumpkins and squash; greens, lettuce, cabbage and broccoli; artichokes, peppers, radishes and parsnips. There will be strawberries, raspberries and blackberries; grapes, melons and tomatoes. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Recipes for veggies May 5, 2008
Pizzas offer the perfect excuse to get creative with more unusual vegetables asparagus, artichokes, peppadews and sun-dried tomatoes. For the pizza dough you will need. (iAfrica.com)
Malibu Seen (9) May 4, 2008
"Chefs were busy swapping recipes and talking shop as they decorated their stations with a cornucopia of cabbages, artichokes, asparagus, peppers and eggplant. Colleen Cox was dishing out tangy barbeque from the Blenders Restaurant in Kansas City. The eatery is no more, but the famous sauce survives. "It's an old family recipe and what really makes it is the celery salt," Cox explained. "The restaurant was around for more than 50 years and has fans from around the world. "The lines were long at... (Malibu Times, CA)
Airlines go gourmet to draw first-class fliers May 2, 2008
Try the rosemary-scented shrimp drizzled with garlic sauce and served with lemon rice and artichokes. "Everything has been upgraded," says Stephan Pyles, who is known for his creative Southwestern and has signed on as one of American's three culinary celebrities. (CNN -- Travel)
36 hours in Athens, Greece May 2, 2008
(Valaoritou 15; 30-210-361-1993) near Syntagma Square, you'll find a selection of mouthwatering brunch food like frittata with truffles, tomatoes and artichokes or a tart with spinach, feta and smoked bacon (15 to 20 euros, with coffee). 1 p.m. 7) STEP INTO HISTORY. (International Herald Tribune)
Word on the street Apr 21, 2008
If the pasta with sauce isn't enough, you can also add toppings such as chicken and meatballs or vegetables such as artichokes and asparagus. Pasta dishes start at $4. (Fresno Bee)
Food plans deliver convenience Apr 15, 2008
An entree from Good Measure Meals includes basil-and-lemon-marinated pollock with pine nuts on Mediterranean whole-wheat pasta with artichokes and a side of broccoli ... Even on a 1,200-calorie-a-day plan, a Good Measure Meals dinner could be this: chicken breast marinated with lemon, rosemary and thyme topped with saut;ed mushrooms, artichokes, tomatoes and onion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Municipal gardeners get ready to plant Apr 11, 2008
Q. Municipal gardeners were responsible for introducing artichokes and cynara into the garden landscape. Do you have anything new to show us this year. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ten Perfect Food & Wine Pairings Apr 6, 2008
Spring is on the minds of many chefs, but don't expect to find asparagus or artichokes on the menu at Alain Ducasse's new restaurant Adour in New York City. "They've been banned from the ingredient list," says , the Ducasse prot. (Forbes)
That's amari: Italy's traditional bitter liqueurs find new life with American consumers Apr 5, 2008
At their base is a mix of herbs, roots, flowers and other ingredients (everything from artichokes to orange peel) all left to macerate in a neutral spirit before being distilled ... Cynar ($22) The earthy flavors in this herbal amaro are enhanced by the flavors of the artichokes used in its production. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Baked Pacific halibut filet Apr 3, 2008
4 Jerusalem artichokes, scrubbed and peeled ... Jerusalem Artichokes ... Peel the artichokes, toss them with some olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. (Globe and Mail)
Dollops pack a wallop Apr 2, 2008
Toss pesto and artichokes with pasta ... Packed in water or, most often, in an olive-oil marinade, these artichokes are a staple in antipasto. (AZCentral -- Home)
A Good Neighbor Mar 30, 2008
Among the large plates, the rotisserie shines, turning out a beautifully bronzed organic chicken ($16) served on a bed of white beans with olives, cherry tomatoes and arugula, and a pork chop ($18) paired with artichokes and coins of fingerling potatoes ... The most expensive item is mahi mahi ($19); it's served with excellent mashed potatoes, fennel confit with green olive vinaigrette and a topping of shaved artichokes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Reed's Ark -- Fruits galore on the South Shore Mar 27, 2008
Related to sunflowers are so-called Jerusalem artichokes, which are used like potatoes. Whether potatoes themselves should be listed as North American plants is debatable, as is the case for sweet potatoes, but both are products of domestication in the Americas and were and are widely grown. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
The Guerilla Gardener: Dig it Mar 22, 2008
Take a chance on something which shouldn t succeed here artichokes, pineapples, coconuts (good luck) I don t care. Give it your best shot. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
More of this story Mar 15, 2008
L'Angolo's vaulted ceilings are marigold, the tables and chairs blond, and a playful, lighthearted feeling pervades the place, enhanced by the fresh oranges and artichokes gathered in glass cases in front of the open kitchen, and the cane-sugar sodas lined up along the counter in a cheerful rainbow. Every table has a tea light and a small glass cup of clustered carnations in happy shades of pink and white, probably picked up each morning from the nearby Flower Mart. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Mix love into spring's veggie soups Mar 6, 2008
A shrimp broth enlivened by artichokes and gnocchi perfumed with fresh spring herbs ... Green garlic slender as scallions, artichokes no bigger than a billiard ball, potatoes with skins so tender you can rub them off -- the farmers markets are full of soup fixings just waiting for a pot ... You can use most any spring vegetable -- asparagus, artichokes, fava beans, peas, even delicate greens. (AZCentral -- Home)
Garden, landscape guide for March Mar 1, 2008
Plant transplants of artichokes, eggplant, peppers and tomatoes. Place 50 percent shade cloth over tomatoes to keep leafhopper insects away and to prevent curly-top virus. (AZCentral -- Home)
Which Comes First... the Recipe or the Ingredients? Feb 27, 2008
They were substituted with roasted artichokes and a broth enriched with dried porcini and the requisite saffron and pequillo peppers ... Maybe the artichokes were not at their seasonal peak, but the rest was pretty right on and the results stunned my vegetarian friend who is well versed in my love of all things meat. (Epicurious.com)
In the beginning Feb 24, 2008
According to the Territorial Seed Company planting chart, vegetable seeds that could be planted indoors now include asparagus (12/15-3/30), artichokes (1/1-5/1), peas (2/15-6/15), broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower all (3/1-4/30), eggplant, peppers, and onions (3/15-5/1), and lettuce (3/15-8/1), to name a few. Seed viability. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Changing the chopped salad game Feb 14, 2008
It's a great winter dish because the season's farmers market offers a lot of sturdy vegetables that stand up to chopping: celery, fennel, endive, turnips, artichokes, cardoons. And you don't always need to start with a long list of ingredients. (AZCentral -- Home)
Slow Cooker Ready & Waiting Feb 11, 2008
You'll find recipes for Beef Bourguignon, Chicken, Tomato and Tortilla Soup, Chicken with Mushrooms and Artichokes in Red Wine Soup, Turkey Breast Saltimbocca, Pear and Hazelnut Brown Betty as well as pot roast and chili recipes. Useful for all Skill Levels. (Suite101.com)
Planting perennial vegetables Feb 8, 2008
Yet these plants produce vegetable crops for many years without replanting, taste delicious, yield abundantly and can be harvested when annual plants aren't available, says Eric Toensmeier, in his "Perennial Vegetables: From Artichokes to Zuiki Taro, A Gardener's Guide to Over 100 Delicious and Easy-to-Grow Edibles.". "I think the information about what's been available out there has been greatly lacking," Toensmeier said in a telephone interview from Holyoke, Mass. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Valentine's Day dining Feb 5, 2008
The continental/Italian cuisine includes dishes such as John Henry's spinach ssoup, gnocchi with Bolognese sauce and veal Fantasia (the signature dish), made with white wine, mushrooms, peppers and artichokes. Steaks and numerous pasta dishes are available. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Knobbly needs Feb 2, 2008
Jerusalem artichokes may not look up to much, but beneath that gnarled exterior is a nutty, sweet vegetable that's a welcome treat in the winter kitchen ... They're not from Jerusalem and they're not artichokes, but don't let that put you off trying one of the great treats of the winter vegetable garden ... Jerusalem artichokes are great fun and easy to grow, too. (Guardian Unlimited)
It's garden catalog season! Feb 1, 2008
And Artichoke Imperial Star has been bred to produce artichokes in the first season, if exposed to three weeks of below-50-degree temperatures. ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
15 neighborhood gems Jan 22, 2008
One of the restaurant's favorite dishes is a sauted chicken or veal in a light lemon sauce with garlic, basil, artichokes, capers and sun dried tomatoes. Mi Cocina Mi Pais 4221 W. Bell Road, Phoenix 602-548-7900 A small restaurant whose tamale sampler is a must. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Healthy and green: Winter growing sprouts in Lincolnville Jan 19, 2008
She said she is excited about growing artichokes, which she trialed last summer with great results. When she visited stores asking what type of price they bring, she found that no one else is growing them. (Courier Publications, ME)
Using Mangoes in Meals Jan 14, 2008
From tender peas to juicy cherry tomatoes, tender steamed artichokes to tangy watercress, the combinations are limitless. So why not turn salad into something sensational for supper by creating your own satisfying salad. (Suite101.com)
BORCHARD A DIFFERENT KIND OF ARTIST Jan 11, 2008
He grew up in Salinas in a farming family, growing artichokes and broccoli, driving tractors with his brothers. The Borchard brothers ordered a few catalogs and taught themselves taxidermy in the 1960s. (The Union Democrat)
January Garden Guide: Plant a tree Jan 5, 2008
Plant transplants of artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and chard. To save culinary herbs, such as thyme, oregano, etc. (AZCentral -- Home)
2007 was a very good year - we pick the top 10 dining spots Jan 2, 2008
Look for some interesting "surf and turf" variations such as Monterey red abalone with pork belly, artichokes and a meaty glaze; and sea scallops paired with smoked duck. Some main courses have subtle Asian influences, such as Beijing-style squab with a dried plum sauce and ginger cabbage. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
The skinny on the Sadkhin complex Jan 2, 2008
But when you're on the Sadkhin Complex, it's important to focus on what you can have: A plethora of fruits and vegetables, including avocados, bananas and artichokes. In his Brooklyn office, Dr. Sadkhin patiently answered my questions and introduced me to women who lost several dress sizes. (Newsday -- New York City)
Top new restaurants Dec 29, 2007
Unlike his conceptual tidbits at , the cooking at Tapa is all about transforming a few choice ingredients -- purple-tinged artichokes, cured-tuna shavings -- into swoon-inducing treats. Fight your way to a stool at the counter, a playful evocation of a produce-laden stall at the Boquera market, and don't stop ordering. (CNN -- Travel)
Cartwright's Dec 25, 2007
Pan roasted halibut ($24) is nice splashed with tamari atop aromatic Texmati rice, Asian greens and wokked vegetables, but even meaty Chilean sea bass ($28) struggles to surface above an ocean of thick tomato garlic vinaigrette, a bed of artichokes, leeks, garlic, roasted tomatoes and spinach, plus a knot of pesto-tossed angel hair pasta. Any missteps are forgiven with the first bite of dessert (all $8). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cooks' books Dec 20, 2007
Staples that make up the Sardinian larder include lamb, pecorino, artichokes, bitter honey, bottarga (a salted, dried fish roe) and fregula (a small, round pasta). Those ingredients appear in lamb ravioli in a hearty lamb sauce; seared scallops with fregula pasta; roasted eggplant with tomato and basil; and a panna cotta flavored with bitter honey, which bees make from the pollen of the corbezzolo or strawberry tree. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Three days in Ojai, California Dec 15, 2007
Treat yourself: Small plates (tomato-and-basil-stuffed artichokes; smoked salmon on baguette) make up the menu at Azu (457 E. Ojai Ave.; 805/640-7987; dinner for two $50), a diminutive tapas bar inspired by chef Laurel Moore's travels in Spain. With more than 60 wines, 20 vodkas and six beers on tap, it's also the perfect place to round out the night -- and your visit. (CNN -- Travel)
New chef enriches Harvest Dec 13, 2007
And there's the odd dish that could hold back a bit more; does monkfish really need to be accompanied by herbed stuffing, bacon, artichokes, beans, and cockles, all in a broth heavily dosed with smoked paprika (so much so that one night it's inedible - let's chalk it up to day-after-Thanksgiving exhaustion). But most things work, down to a bourbon pecan tart with a crisp-chewy crust, complemented by dried cranberries, and a chocolate souffle that the server punctures for you, then fills with a... (Boston Globe)
10 'Healthy' Foods That Aren't So Healthy Dec 12, 2007
A better choice, said Zuckerbrot, is hitting the salad bar and grabbing lots of lettuce, artichokes and broccoli, topped with plain balsamic vinegar. For 100 to 200 calories, you get a lot more for a lot less calories. (Fox News)
Lots of prep work behind kosher events Dec 8, 2007
Selig was partial to the seviche, paella, short ribs and chicken with artichokes served at the gala. All were quite a step up from the comparably dull meals she recalled eating years ago, when kosher meals had to be brought into facilities without kosher kitchens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Eat the Best Foods of the Season Nov 28, 2007
Vegetables in season in December include artichokes, avocados, beans, beets, bell peppers, bok choy, broccoli, broccoli rabe, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, chili peppers, collards, endive, fennel, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, radicchio, radishes, rutabaga, scallions, spinach, winter squash, sunchokes, sweet potatoes and turnips. Among the end-of-the-year seasonal fruits and nuts are chestnuts, dates, grapefruit, grapes,... (Suite101.com)
Perennial crops: The garden that keeps giving Nov 25, 2007
Artichokes, one of our most celebrated perennials, occupy a 3- to 5-foot-diameter circle when fully grown. Chayote vines can meander for 30 to 100 feet, with one plant producing as many as 100 fruits a year, and the perennial hyacinth bean likes to climb up pergolas and 18-foot trellises. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Texas artichoke growers aim to break California hold on industry Nov 23, 2007
Now a Texas A&M University researcher and a commercial grower in southern Texas are on a quest to use the area's Winter Garden region to grow artichokes comparable to California's finest ... D'Hanis farmer Jerry Van Damme says last year he sold all 600 cartons of artichokes he harvested to the H.E. Butt Grocery Company. (KSLA.com, LA)
Texas Growers Eye Artichoke Market Nov 23, 2007
A Texas Aersity researcher and a commercial grower in southern Texas are on a quest to use the area's Winter Garden region, with its cool wintertime temperatures, to grow artichokes comparable to California's finest ... While Leskovar, who has experimented with artichokes for three years, has no illusions that Texas could ever really grow as many artichokes as California, he said the heads grown here can be "as good or better" than those from out West ... "I would wish them luck in finding a... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Moroccan Cookbook Nov 21, 2007
Typical foods include Moroccan Chicken Pie (B'stilla), Fava Bean Soup, Roast Chicken with Lemon Sauce, Chicken with Marinated Figs and Walnuts, Braised Lamb with Peas and Artichokes, Lamb stuffed with Couscous and Dates and Lamb with Zucchini and Fresh Mint. More exotic offerings include Shrimp Pastries (using cilantro, cumin, tomato and green chilis), Roast Pidgeon Stuffed with Almonds and Couscous, Lamb with Chestnuts and Cinnamon (topped with orange flower water. (Suite101.com)
Judy Neary's garden: This Thanksgiving feast comes fresh from the backyard Nov 21, 2007
Not to mention vegetables from a (artichokes) to z (zucchini). She cooks all summer long, freezing meals to tide her over during the winter months. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Princeton's Thanksgiving table Nov 20, 2007
The first course featured braised organic artichokes, fig brule au poivre, heirloom tomatoes and organic field greens with a drizzle of white balsamic vinaigrette and oven-dried tomato confit. This long mouthful of delicacies was not gourmet sensationalism as much as it was gastronomic realism. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Luxury In Saratoga Nov 18, 2007
As is the trend today, Armellino offers surf and turf in several dishes, the most notable one pairing slightly chewy farm-raised Monterey red abalone with translucent slices of pork belly ($25) with artichokes and a meaty glaze, producing a dish that's both refined and rustic. That same theme is echoed in the sea scallops ($17) sauteed to a mahogany hue and arranged over pumpkin flavored with smoked paprika, dabs of violet mustard and smoked duck. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
What To Eat For Glowing Healthy Skin Nov 16, 2007
17, 2004) Artichokes and beans may not be at the top of your list of favorite foods, but when it comes to antioxidants, these veggies earn a coveted place. They are among a growing variety of foods found to. (Science Daily)
Innovate with these basic tart recipes Nov 16, 2007
Add polenta and gently fold in artichokes and onion. Pour into the spring-form pan. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Addison has perfect mix of ambience, energy, flavor Nov 15, 2007
Bradley takes the rustic French dish Artichokes Barigoule and refines it into a clever and stylish signature. Artichoke hearts turned into circles are mounded with black-olive tapenade that has a mysteriously earthy, salty and sweet flavor. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sonoma Casual Dining Nov 13, 2007
The Central Coast Pizza sounded notable too - artichokes, kalamata olives, mushrooms, tomatoes, capers, basil and goat cheese atop a thin, crisp crust. another must-try on my next visit. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
