artichoke

noun ar·ti·choke \ ˈär-tə-ˌchōk \

Updated on: 22 Apr 2018

Definition of artichoke

1 : a tall Mediterranean composite herb (Cynara scolymus) resembling a thistle with coarse pinnately incised leaves; also : its edible immature flower head which is cooked as a vegetable

2 : jerusalem artichoke

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Chef Bruce Badke, who previously cooked at the cocktail lounge Distil in downtown Milwaukee, assembles plates to share over a drink, too, like a board featuring Wisconsin cheeses ($14) or rich artichoke dip ($9).

— carol deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Find an out-of-the-ordinary coffeehouse to match your mood," 10 Apr. 2018
Brush the artichokes with the garlic oil and grill, basting with garlic oil and turning frequently until the tips are a little charred, about 5 to 10 minutes.

— claire perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Make Madisons' grilled artichokes at home," 10 Mar. 2018
The Compound is known for its green onion and artichoke chicken salad.

— diane cowen, Houston Chronicle, "Round Top: How to navigate Antiques Week," 22 Mar. 2018
Veggie lovers will be wowed by the Mediterranean, which tops mixed greens with tomatoes, artichoke hearts, onions, and not one, not two, but three kinds of beans: cannellini, pinto and garbanzo.

— larry olmsted, USA TODAY, "Barilla now has five fast-casual restaurants," 21 Mar. 2018
Serve with artichoke cherry tomato asparagus tip salad and yellow pepper coulis.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "This new restaurant in Germantown comes from a long line of Louisville Italian royalty," 2 Jan. 2018
Dinner and lunch appetizers include bone marrow ($15), spinach and artichoke dip ($9), and a three cheese dip called Southern Caviar ($7).

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "First bite: Stir Restaurant & Bar in Orlando's Ivanhoe Village," 16 Mar. 2018
Like artichoke-esque banana blossoms, served shredded and marinated in vinegar.

— rico gagliano, Los Angeles Magazine, "Filipino Food Gems Are Hiding in Plain Sight in This East Hollywood Strip Mall," 14 Mar. 2018
Thankfully, Olsen, director of operations for Groupe Tsatas, was able to persuade head chef Louis Najarro into sharing his Grilled artichoke recipe.

— claire perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Make Madisons' grilled artichokes at home," 10 Mar. 2018

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