Artichokes

At the risk of sounding like a yuppie or a hipster, I was at the farmers’ market yesterday and bought some gorgeous artichokes. This was the first time I had ever tried cooking artichokes, and I tried to recreate the amazing grilled artichokes served at Houston’s. What I realized is that artichokes are sharp and will stab you, but they are easier to prepare than I thought. These make a great appetizer, and you will put the mustard aioli on everything you eat that evening. Continue reading →