jameshig loves and heartily recommends Monterey Farms' packaged artichokes for their convenience and quality. "[Artichokes] are such a pain to clean and grill and I found their packs in the produce section and figured I'd give them a try," jameshig says. "The flavor is really good for pre-cooked artichoke hearts. I made a risotto with duck confit, the artichoke hearts and roasted beets on top."
DopplerDeb agrees that the brand is amazing. "Jarred artichokes always taste slimy and mushy to me," she says. "These are plump and firm and jam packed full of flavor. I eat them grilled right out of the bag they are so good!"
I buy fresh baby artichokes (Del Monte brand) 9 in package for 3.99. Practically available all year long. Delicious stuffed or with fava been or just plain sauteed. Love them.
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What's "ICF"? Instant cold freeze?
Love artichokes (and taters) in all their marvelous iterations. Because I cook with them all year long I've ensured myself against running out by buying fresh baby artichokes when they're abundant and cheap at our local Wegmans. I trim, blanch and IQF them and store them in one or two gallon freezer bags to use as few or many as I want. The Monterey Farms product is useful but $$ and the...+READ
Love artichokes (and taters) in all their marvelous iterations. Because I cook with them all year long I've ensured myself against running out by buying fresh baby artichokes when they're abundant and cheap at our local Wegmans. I trim, blanch and IQF them and store them in one or two gallon freezer bags to use as few or many as I want. The Monterey Farms product is useful but $$ and the quantities are unwieldy. Prep your own!-COLLAPSE