44 Artichoke Recipes That Are Pure Art
Artichoke recipes can be really easy. Have you ever roasted artichoke hearts on a sheet pan? That move is a game-changer. And simply steaming them is delicious, too. But if you want to get a bit more elaborate with your artichokes, all of these recipes are definitely worth trying. Below you'll find a gorgeous shaved raw artichoke salad, a luscious spring pasta, one of our favorite ways to dress up beans, and much more.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell1/44Saucy Beans and Artichoke Hearts With Feta
photo by Ditte Isager3/44Grilled Baby Artichokes with Caper-Mint Sauce
If you have access to a grill, put this recipe on your list. Sweet and tender baby artichokes are at their best when charred and tossed with a zesty vinaigrette.
Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott5/44Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Butter
This is an essential recipe for artichoke lovers everywhere. And no, prepping the artichokes doesn't have to be torture.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Heather Greene, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou6/44Sumac-Rubbed Lamb with Minty Artichokes
Photo by Marcus Nilsson, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich8/44Antipasto Salad
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Alison Attenborough9/44Spinach and Artichoke Melts
Your favorite creamy dip—but in a form you (and your kids) can happily eat for dinner. These melts are topped with provolone and broiled just until the cheese is melted. Serve with a salad of bitter greens and a bright vinaigrette.
photo by Hirsheimer & Hamilton11/44Artichoke and Feta Tarts
Thanks to frozen puff pastry, this elegant artichoke recipe is a cinch to make. Serve as an appetizer or an elegant lunch. If you prefer, you can swap out the marinated artichoke hearts for drained canned or thawed frozen artichoke hearts.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone13/44Classic Spinach-Artichoke Dip With Mozzarella and Parmesan
Two kinds of melty cheese make this dip extra luxe. To kick it over the top, bake the dip until bubbly in a pull-apart bread bowl.
Photo by Eva Kolenko, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski14/44Braised Artichokes with Tomatoes and Mint
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi17/44Quiche Sardou
Photo and Food Styling by Anna Stockwell18/44Pantry Dinner Salad With Polenta Croutons
A cup of marinated artichoke hearts add bright flavor to this fun pantry salad, which features cubes of leftover polenta, tossed in Parmesan, and crisped in a skillet for croutons.
photo by Kana Okada24/44Artichoke Fritters with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce
These beer-battered and deep-fried artichoke fritters make a decadent happy hour snack. Perhaps you'll want to pair them with a sophisticated Cynar cocktail (or this simple bitter Spritz) to stick with the artichoke flavor theme.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop and Food Styling by Ali Nardi25/44Artichoke, Spinach, and Prosciutto Flatbreads With Spicy Honey
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson29/44"Antipasto" Pasta with Sausage, Artichoke Hearts, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This quick and easy pasta is made entirely from ingredients kept in the pantry, so you can make it whenever a carb craving strikes. Inspired by elements often seen on Italian antipasto platters, the pasta is tossed with dry-cured sausage, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes along with a simple tomato paste and olive oil sauce, and topped with toasted pine nuts and crisp peperoncini.
Photo by Jonny Valiant44/44Artichokes Braised in Lemon and Olive Oil
The best artichoke recipes enhance the thistle's natural flavor. Simmered and later sauced in a lemony olive oil spiced with fennel and coriander seeds, artichokes absorb a complex blend of gorgeous flavors. The tender, juicy hearts bronze in a hot skillet just before serving, adding depth to this delicate dish.
