3 Delicious (and Non-Scary) Ways to Cook with Artichokes

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Published Apr 25, 2016

Artichokes are in season, like, right now. But most people are a little intimidated by these green gems. Well, fear not, fellow home cooks. We have three artichoke recipes that will take the mystery out of cooking--and eating--them once and for all.

PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL

Crispy Roasted Artichokes

All you need for this side dish (or snack) are a few simple ingredients...and some garlic aioli for dipping.

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PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL

Spinach-artichoke Squares

Shhh...we used store-bought puff-pastry dough to make this crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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spring pasta with peas and artichokes recipe

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One-pot Pasta With Vegetables

Since it's spring, we're lightening up our pasta with fresh vegetables and a tangy "sauce" made with cheese and lemon juice.

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Erin McDowell

Freelance Food Editor

Erin Jeanne McDowell is a recipe developer, food stylist and author of multiple cookbooks, including The Fearless Baker, which was named one of the Best Baking Books of 2017 by the New York Times. She studied baking and pastry at The Culinary Institute of America in New York, and in addition to developing recipes for PureWow, her work has appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, Food Network Magazine, Food52, The Kitchn and more.

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