Sunday, April 13, 2014

Artichokes with Garlic and Anchovy Panko Topping


Sometime in the next month we will be heading to our home in Oregon. One of the first things I do after hastily unpacking is to start the garden. Last year I planted several different types of lettuces, kale, chard, zucchini and herbs. One plant we noticed growing in neighboring yards were artichokes. So last year we decided to buy a few of our own, and as you can see in the picture below they did pretty well. Hopefully when we arrive they will have made it through the winter.


In our household steamed artichokes are enjoyed several time a year. So when I saw this recipe by Giada De Laurentiis, in the May 2014 Food and Wine, magazine I headed straight to the market. In this recipe the artichokes are steamed until just tender, then cooked face down until lightly browned in olive oil that has been flavored with garlic and anchovy fillets. They are then placed in a ceramic baking dish and topped with panko and Parmesan cheese, then baked. We really enjoyed the flavor from these few extra steps and will be adding different ingredients to the mixture depending on what is on hand. Artichokes are perfect for appetizers or even as a side dish.

Ingredients:

1 lemon, halved
3 medium artichokes
Extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves
6 anchovy fillets
1/2 cup panko
Salt and pepper

To prepare:

Fill a medium size bowl half -way with water and add juice from 1/2 of lemon. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, discard some of the dark outer leaves, then cut about an inch of the top, peel and trim the bottom and stem. Halve the artichoke lenghwise and scoop out the furry choke. Rub artichoke with the other half of lemon. Repeat this process until all artichokes are done.

Preheat oven to 400F. In a large skillet, add water and when ready to boil add artichokes, cover and cook until barely tender, mine took a little longer than recipe stated as I kept most of the green outer leaves on. Drain well and pat dry.


In the same skillet on medium-high heat, add oil and garlic, and cook until golden in color about 4 minutes; discard the garlic. Add the anchovies and stir until dissolved. Add the artichokes cut side down and cook until lightly browned, flip and cook another 3 minutes. Transfer to a lightly oiled baking dish, cut side up.



Let oil cool a little and then pour remaining into a medium size bowl, add panko and Parmesan. Top artichokes with topping, bake in oven 12-15 minutes until topping is browned and crisp. Enjoy!


*Recipe has been slightly adapted from the 2014 May, Food and Wine Magazine.



Cheri Savory Spoon
Cheri Savory Spoon

Mysavoryspoon was first started in 2010 as a way to journal recipes that I had collected from cookbooks, magazines, family and friends. Most everything was savory, using legumes and whole grains. Along the way I discovered a love for baking. Now a couple times a month you might see some type of sweet pie or treat.

51 comments:

  1. oh how lucky you are to grow your own artichokes! I really like this recipe.

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    1. Thanks Tandy, I just love this time of year. Gardening is so rewarding.

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  3. I love artichokes but never feel like I cook them well! Must try this recipe and really conquer my fears!

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    1. Hi Joanne, the extra step or two really added a lot of flavor, we really enjoyed them.

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  4. A refined and delicious dish!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  5. What a great recipe. I love artichokes and this looks like a great way of cooking them. I hope they've survived the winter. GG

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    1. Thanks GG so do I, as they take a few months to grow.

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  6. I really enjoy artichokes but they've always been made by someone else and I've only prepared them a few times myself. So I need to get on the artichoke bandwagon and appreciate you walking us through the steps here, Cheri! This is what I need. :)

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    1. Hi Katie, I fix more than the two of us can eat at a time and snack on them for the next few days. Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. I love artichokes. This sounds like a great way to make them.

    - Alma, The Tablescaper

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    1. Hi Alma, appreciate the comment and for stopping by.

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  8. Artichokes are my favorite! That is so neat you can grow them! I've only steamed them before, but bet they're even better crispy : )

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    1. Hi Natalie, we always had them steamed before but this way really adds to the flavor.

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  9. Do you want to hear something weird? I have never tried artichokes! (le GASP). This looks so good!

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    1. Hi Cathleen, you know at one time I wondered how someone even figured out they were edible, I mean when you first look at them you think now what, but they are really good.

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  10. I'm amazed by gardeners! It's just amazing...
    I love artichokes but never cook it at home (unless you count frozen or canned)...these with garlic and anchovy sound divine!

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    1. Thanks Monica, they seem to grow very well in certain regions with not much help at all.

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  11. Wow, this sounds amazing! Must try them with this topping. We love artichokes! Hope your's survived the winter and bring you a bountiful harvest this year.

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    1. Thanks! so do I, we are onlyin Oregon for a few months, so if we have to start over it will be another year, but what can you do. Appreciate you stopping by.

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  12. how cool to grow your own artichokes, very impressive!! These sound wonderful. I feel like a bit of a artichoke moron so love finding wonderful recipes like this, thanks!

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    1. Thanks Chris, they practically raise themselves, there amazing plants.

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  13. These look so delicious. I can only get pretty inferior artichokes where I live, unfortunately. But if I can ever find good ones, I'm making this! Thanks!

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  14. Artichokes are one of my favorite spring veggies. How exciting about you garden too! Enjoy.

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    1. Hi Erin, there are one of my favorite's too, thanks for stopping by.

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  15. I have no experience with artichokes...but that doesn't mean I wouldn't want to try this. I know I'd love it!. Thanks for sharing! :) ela@GrayApron

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    1. Your welcome Ela! it's a lovely vegetable, once you get past it's armour.

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  16. I love artichokes but have never grown them and rarely cook them. You've inspired me to give it a try, Cheri. This recipe looks perfect and healthy too. Lucky you with your garden!

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    1. Thanks Robyn, they are really easy to grow, they pretty much take care of themselves.

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  17. I love eating artichokes but also love them growing in the garden and never have the heart to chop them off. Maybe I should grow more so I can make this delicious recipe.

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    1. Hi Anne, I think they are gorgeous in flower arrangements as well, love the purple flower. Thanks for stopping by.

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  18. I love artichokes and I'm sure they taste divine with your garlic anchovy panko topping. A fantastic flavour combinations. Tina @ The Spicy Pear

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    1. Thanks Tina, the anchovy is fast becoming a favorite of mine in the kitchen, great for seasoning dressing and things.

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  19. These artichoke halves look amazing, Cheri. The topping sounds perfect.

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    1. Thanks Angie, the topping was very different for me as I always just steamed them before.

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  20. This looks so delicious Cheri and I'm so jealous you have your own garden where you can grow you're own veggies: that's massive!

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    1. Hi Mike, most of the time it is very rewarding, every once in a while you get a certain type of bug or rabbit in there and a whole type of veggie will be gone overnight. Oh well!

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  21. Thank you Giada and thank you Cheri for sharing this recipe. Pinned.

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  22. So jealous (in a really good way) of artichockes growing in your own garden - they look amazing and so does this recipe!

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    1. Thanks Andrea, there really a pretty easy plant to care for.

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  23. I love artichoke halves. I used to roast them plain and eat them with ranch dressing. Your recipe with anchovy and crispy panko sounds wonderful for added texture and flavour!

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    1. Hi Hazel, the ranch dressing sounds like it would be good with this too, thanks for stopping by.

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  24. I am so glad I saw this post. We just planted an artichoke plant for the first time a few weeks ago. I am really excited about trying it. Your recipe looks incredible. Just today we looked in the backyard and the artichoke plant looked like it was going to die, but now that the hot sun has gone down, it is bouncing back. I hope it survives. But if it doesn't, I will need to buy some so I can try this recipe!:)

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    1. Thanks Shari, hope your plant makes it. Once they get going they can grow like gang-busters.

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  25. I had some artichoke plants at our old house. But we sold it last year and I'm looking at the sun, shade, exposure, etc to see what makes sense to plant. I really want another artichoke plant or two. They grow great here too! Where in Oregon are you?

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    1. Hi Susan, during the summer we live in Yachats, OR. It's in the middle of the state on the coast. Leaving next month.....

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    2. We drive up to Portland a couple of times a year through Ashland. Our stepdaughter lives there with her husband and two kids. Love Oregon.

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