[header] How to cook artichokes [title] Select artichokes that are weighty for their size, have very closed leaves and are a deep green color. [step] If the leaves are open, the artichoke may not be as fresh. [title] Buy artichokes throughout the spring for the freshest crop.
[title] Prepare a large bowl of cold water and squeeze a couple lemons into it, and then set it aside. [title] Rinse your artichokes in cold water to remove any excess dirt or sand.