How to eat artichokes…and everything else you ever wanted to know about California’s State Vegetable. Spoiler: it’s super scandalous! Artichokes are incredibly popular throughout the nation, and nowhere more so than in California. In fact, they’re our official state vegetable. But did you know that this delicious vegetable has an utterly scandalous origin story? T

Have you ever Googled, ” How to cook artichokes?”. Artichokes are one of those vegetables that eludes a lot of home cooks, but today we are seeking to change that as we share 20 recipes that will teach you how to cook artichokes like a pro! ***This post updated 6/2021 with new recipes and content.***

So what is an artichoke exactly? This quirky yet fascinating vegetable often leaves people intrigued, slightly baffled, and perhaps a little choked up too (pun intended). Artichokes are incredibly popular throughout the nation, and nowhere more so than in California. In fact, they’re our official state vegetable. So get ready to dig in as we get

Roasting an artichoke is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to prepare it. These tasty thistles get a bad wrap for being intimidating to cook, but let me assure you this method is easy. Plus, it requires fewer dishes and hands-on prep time than steaming or boiling an artichoke. Which variety of artichokes

This stuffed artichoke recipe brings together the lush, earthy flavors of artichokes with the tang and zest of classic bruschetta, creating a perfect dish for any gathering.

Fresh artichoke season is upon us which means it’s time for a field trip to Pezzini Farms! Sure you can find canned and jarred California artichokes year-round, but when it comes to perennial heirloom artichokes nothing, and I mean nothing, beats Pezzini Farms. A typical visit to Monterey, CA tends to be hyper-focused on t

Fire up your grill, we’re grilling artichokes! The grill imparts a smokiness to artichokes that we just can’t resist. And when smoky, tender chokes are paired with garlic aioli – forget about it! Unlike some vegetables, you can’t just go tossing artichokes straight on the grill. They require a few simple prep steps before ever

This stuffed artichoke recipe showcases fresh artichokes from California. Steamed to perfection then stuffed with a lemon-herb breadcrumb mix.

Embrace the flavors of California with this delightful spin on a classic bread pudding, starring spinach and freshly harvested baby artichokes right from the Golden State.

This California artichoke recipe may be unexpected. Our artichoke cupcakes are easy to make and taste light, lemony, & delicious!

We seriously can’t get enough when it comes to pairing spinach and artichoke together. Take this pasta bake recipe for example, it’s filled to the brim with vibrant California Grown produce like garlic, onions, leafy greens, artichokes, green olives, and white wine. It is so easy to make, and it effortlessly feeds a crowd. What

If you’ve enjoyed a fresh artichoke recently, chances are it was grown in California. The Golden State is responsible for 99% of the nation’s commercially grown artichokes. One family owned farm, Ocean Mist Farms, holds a whopping 65-85 percent of the market share. With almost a hundred years of experience growing California’s official state vegetable,