Comments on: Trying Hard To ‘Think Spring’ – Parsley, Garlic and Parmigiano-Stuffed Artichokes http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/ Musings on Starters, Mains, Desserts and Second-Helpings... Thu, 23 May 2013 12:59:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Deseree http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-12531 Deseree Mon, 11 May 2009 17:37:15 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/#comment-12531 Looks absolutely delicious! I love artichokes and am always looking for new ways to enjoy them. Thanks! Looks absolutely delicious! I love artichokes and am always looking for new ways to enjoy them. Thanks!

]]> By: Maria http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-10024 Maria Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:38:14 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/#comment-10024 I made this last night and it was sooo good. John liked it even though "he doesn't like artichokes". thanks guys! I made this last night and it was sooo good. John liked it even though “he doesn’t like artichokes”. thanks guys!

]]> By: Asparagus, Crimini and Tomato Tart: Lighter Than Quiche (Unless You Eat 5 Pieces) | We Are Never Full http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-5430 Asparagus, Crimini and Tomato Tart: Lighter Than Quiche (Unless You Eat 5 Pieces) | We Are Never Full Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:24:46 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/#comment-5430 [...] Parsley, Parmigiano and Garlic Roasted Artichokes [...] [...] Parsley, Parmigiano and Garlic Roasted Artichokes [...]

]]> By: admin http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-1189 admin Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:00:23 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/#comment-1189 So true, Amanda. Artichokes are kind of a pain in the a$$ to make and eat. They just can't be prepared in 10 minutes no matter what you do. I will say, though, cutting them in half or quarters makes it so much easier to clean the annoying choke out. That's the saving grace of this recipe! I think a side of polenta makes a great meal. Thanks for giving it a try! Oregano makes another great combo - good idea! So true, Amanda. Artichokes are kind of a pain in the a$$ to make and eat. They just can’t be prepared in 10 minutes no matter what you do. I will say, though, cutting them in half or quarters makes it so much easier to clean the annoying choke out. That’s the saving grace of this recipe! I think a side of polenta makes a great meal. Thanks for giving it a try! Oregano makes another great combo – good idea!

]]> By: amanda http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-1186 amanda Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:52:45 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/#comment-1186 I finally found a good price on artichokes and I tried this. And it was GOOD! I didn't have any parsley in the house, but I do have an oregano plant in my window, so I substituted with that. The stuffing was incredible, served with a side of herbed polenta. Artichokes are so much work though, to cook and to eat. This is definitely a recipe for when I want to be in my kitchen for a while and eat with oily fingers. Good times! I finally found a good price on artichokes and I tried this. And it was GOOD! I didn’t have any parsley in the house, but I do have an oregano plant in my window, so I substituted with that. The stuffing was incredible, served with a side of herbed polenta. Artichokes are so much work though, to cook and to eat. This is definitely a recipe for when I want to be in my kitchen for a while and eat with oily fingers. Good times!

]]> By: Terrible Speller http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-1065 Terrible Speller Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:18:01 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/#comment-1065 I wish I had read this article earlier. I was invited to a friends house for lunch and she said she was treating us by cooking an artichoke, one for each of us. This was the first time I had really ever hung out with her so I didn't want to insult her by saying, how in the heck do you eat this thing? So, after at chewed up three leaves and I got to my FOURTH, I couldn't chew another one up, I had to spit it out. (while her head was turned and she was talking to one of her kids) Then I noticed she was scraping the meat off and keep her leaves in a pile! OH! BUT I got to the heart and didn't realize it had a "choke". I felt it in my mouth but I couldn't spit it out b/c she was telling me a story and looking right at me, so I swallowed it and needless to say, my throat hurt all afternoon. I was a very kind gesture. Next time I will be brave enough to ask questions. The meat was VERY good and it was a treat, painful but a delicious chewy painful treat! : ) I wish I had read this article earlier. I was invited to a friends house for lunch and she said she was treating us by cooking an artichoke, one for each of us. This was the first time I had really ever hung out with her so I didn’t want to insult her by saying, how in the heck do you eat this thing? So, after at chewed up three leaves and I got to my FOURTH, I couldn’t chew another one up, I had to spit it out. (while her head was turned and she was talking to one of her kids) Then I noticed she was scraping the meat off and keep her leaves in a pile! OH! BUT I got to the heart and didn’t realize it had a “choke”. I felt it in my mouth but I couldn’t spit it out b/c she was telling me a story and looking right at me, so I swallowed it and needless to say, my throat hurt all afternoon.

I was a very kind gesture. Next time I will be brave enough to ask questions. The meat was VERY good and it was a treat, painful but a delicious chewy painful treat! : )

]]> By: Ashley D http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-1048 Ashley D Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:35:39 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/#comment-1048 thanks a bunch! thanks a bunch!

]]> By: admin http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-1031 admin Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:25:17 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/#comment-1031 Hi, Ashley. Good question - no, you don't eat the leaves. In fact, there aren't any ways to eat the whole leaf of an artichoke that I know of... they are tough and dry. In fact, you have to cut the tips off often because they really can poke you and it hurts when you try and pull the leaves out. What you do eat is the actual middle part of the artichoke (AFTER you pull out the bristly choke shown in the picture above - the one w/ 2 artichokes... see the one w/ the purple color in the middle? that's the choke... it's very sharp and can really hurt if eaten. in fact, i believe it may have been named 'choke' cause that's what it causes you to do!). The middle is soft after it's cooked and that is what you see pickled in jars at the store or cut up for artichoke dip. The leaves that are sticking into the choke you eat - but only up to about 1 inch or so up the leaf. And, in fact, you don't actually eat it - you kind of use your teeth to scrape the 'meat' off the leaf. I hope this makes sense! If you want to eat an artichoke whole, you will need to cook it first, then remove all the leaves to reveal the meaty inside (don't forget to scrape the 'meat' off each leaf you pluck!! Dip it into some ailloli/aioli or olive oil!). But, I can honestly say I've never eaten an artichoke leaf whole and even after boiling or steaming one for an hour, they are still not tender enough to try to eat it all. Good luck with your artichokes!! - amy and jonny Hi, Ashley. Good question – no, you don’t eat the leaves. In fact, there aren’t any ways to eat the whole leaf of an artichoke that I know of… they are tough and dry. In fact, you have to cut the tips off often because they really can poke you and it hurts when you try and pull the leaves out. What you do eat is the actual middle part of the artichoke (AFTER you pull out the bristly choke shown in the picture above – the one w/ 2 artichokes… see the one w/ the purple color in the middle? that’s the choke… it’s very sharp and can really hurt if eaten. in fact, i believe it may have been named ‘choke’ cause that’s what it causes you to do!). The middle is soft after it’s cooked and that is what you see pickled in jars at the store or cut up for artichoke dip. The leaves that are sticking into the choke you eat – but only up to about 1 inch or so up the leaf. And, in fact, you don’t actually eat it – you kind of use your teeth to scrape the ‘meat’ off the leaf. I hope this makes sense!

If you want to eat an artichoke whole, you will need to cook it first, then remove all the leaves to reveal the meaty inside (don’t forget to scrape the ‘meat’ off each leaf you pluck!! Dip it into some ailloli/aioli or olive oil!). But, I can honestly say I’ve never eaten an artichoke leaf whole and even after boiling or steaming one for an hour, they are still not tender enough to try to eat it all.

Good luck with your artichokes!! – amy and jonny

]]> By: Ashley D http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-1030 Ashley D Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:09:55 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/#comment-1030 When you make an arichoke this way are you able to eat the leaves? If not is there any recipe you know of where that is possible? Thanks and God bless When you make an arichoke this way are you able to eat the leaves? If not is there any recipe you know of where that is possible? Thanks and God bless

]]> By: Núria http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-856 Núria Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:44:14 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/trying-hard-to-think-spring-parsley-garlic-and-parmigiano-stuffed-artichokes/#comment-856 I'm copying your artichokes recipe immediately!!!! I love them♥ and yours look great!!!! :D I’m copying your artichokes recipe immediately!!!! I love them♥ and yours look great!!!! :D

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