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Cool, then chill in cooled liquid, covered. Drain artichokes before using. Cooks' note: Artichokes can be cooked 1 day ahead and transferred to a bowl with some cooking liquid and 1 cup cold water (to stop the cooking). Cool, then chill in cooled liquid, covered. Drain artichokes before using.
Prehistoric-looking artichokes - the giant, unopened buds of a thistle family member - are on many folks' list of favorite foods. Steam the artichokes, covered, in 1 to 2 inches of simmering water until a leaf can easily be pulled from the base. In San Francisco, you can find an artichoke ricotta pizza at A16; artichoke and sunchoke gratin at Greens Restaurant; and a starter of fried baby artichokes and saffron bread sauce at Grand Cafe.