artichoke

noun

ar·ti·choke | \ˈär-tə-ˌchōk

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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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Meanwhile, halve artichoke hearts and brown, cut sides down, in 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high, 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium; toss with 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Chicken with Creamy Spinach and Artichokes," 24 Apr. 2018 Prepping an artichoke can be intimidating the first go-around. — Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "How to prep artichokes," 10 Mar. 2018 The expansive patio is fenced off with citrus trees, tomato plants, artichokes and other vegetables, flowers and herbs. — Michael Bauer, SFChronicle.com, "Stem Kitchen and Garden in Mission Bay: Go before it’s ‘discovered’," 12 July 2018 On the menu: Among the eight appetizers are crab cakes in puffed pastry, spinach and artichoke dip, and shrimp scampi. — Myrna Petlicki, Lake County News-Sun, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Reflections Restaurant & Lounge in Lake Villa," 7 July 2018 Everyone grills zucchini, red peppers, and onions, so why not do broccoli, frozen baby artichoke hearts, or cucumbers? — Christina Pérez, Vogue, "Vegetarian Grilling Ideas Sure To Impress Even The Judge-iest BBQ Guests," 3 July 2018 There are tangles of fava and green beans, gnarly rows of celery and turnip roots, whole heads of artichoke and garlic, and bursts of cherry tomatoes. — Keith Flanagan, USA TODAY, "A taste of Tel Aviv's largest open-air market," 19 June 2018 The artichoke and roasted red pepper dip is one of the most popular appetizers, Dan Taylor said. — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Taylor’s People's Park: Gourmet fast food, people with personality and a skulk of Foxes," 25 Apr. 2018 The casseroles included mac and cheese, shrimp, eggplant, broccoli and rice, artichoke and corn. — Dinah L. Rogers Photography, NOLA.com, "St. Joseph's Day altar hosted by Marrero woman for 19th year," 20 Mar. 2018

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