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A Reader Recipe: Whole Wheat Orzo With Artichokes and Peas

Fit Community — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:07:00 PDT

Here's a great recipe that celebrates the best of the Summer! FitSugar reader Dara8182 posted her recipe for whole wheat orzo with artichokes and peas in our Healthy Recipe community group.

Orzo is a delicious and fast way to add some whole grains to your diet. This whole wheat pasta cooks in less than 10 minutes and pairs beautifully with fresh Summer veggies. Artichoke hearts and peas celebrate Summer while adding maximum flavor and minimal calories to this dish. Best of all? This vegetarian/vegan dinner takes only 15 minutes to prepare! Make this as a healthy side at your next cookout.

Find out what goes into this delicious dish after the break!

In Season: Artichokes

Katie Sweeney — Fri, 06 May 2011 03:11:10 PDT

Get excited! Spring is in full effect, and that means markets all across the US are filling up with bright green produce. I can't wait to start cooking with the season's favorites: asparagus and artichokes. Artichokes are at their peak from March until June, so now is the time to enjoy these leafy bulbs. To find out how to select and cook artichokes and to share your favorite artichoke preparations in the comments, keep reading.

Eat Your Heart Out: 10 Healthy Artichoke Recipes

Michele Foley — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:07:33 PDT

One food that we're especially excited about this Spring is the now-in-season artichoke. Besides tasting great, it's also good for you: one medium artichoke contains important minerals like iron and calcium, along with over 20 percent of your daily fiber needs, which may help the body burn more fat. From salads to pastas and everything in between, here's what healthy artichoke dishes we'll be cooking up this Spring.

Simple Tip: Season Artichoke Steaming Liquid

Katie Sweeney — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:03:28 PDT

One of the easiest ways to cook artichokes, which are currently in season, is to steam them whole. However, instead of using water, I recommend cooking the chokes in something with a little more complexity. A mixture of chicken broth, white wine, lemons, herbs, olive oil, and garlic is my preferred method. Don't forget to season the liquid with salt and pepper before placing the artichokes inside, upside-down. These simple ingredients give the artichokes a more delicious taste and depth of flavor.

How do you cook artichokes?

Meet the Best Brunch-For-a-Crowd Dish, the Strata

Katie Sweeney — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:29:25 PST

If you've never made a strata before, you are missing out! A strata is a casserole brunch dish that consists of bread, eggs, and cheese. Think of it like a savory breakfast bread pudding. Stratas are excellent for entertaining because they can be assembled the night before the party and feed a large crowd. My favorite strata recipe, one that I've served over and over again, is this version. It's got smoked ham, artichoke hearts, and three different kinds of cheese. To make it vegetarian, simply omit the ham. This recipe is one of my go-tos, and I highly recommend you give it a try. Here's the method.

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken With Artichokes and Angel Hair

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:45:00 PDT

I love artichokes in pasta, and this light and well-balanced recipe makes an impressive dinner without much effort or time.

Sometimes the simplest pasta dishes done right can surpass the complicated ones, and this is one such case. Crispy chicken cutlets lightly battered and seasoned pair perfectly with the tangy caper and artichoke pasta. And when season and time permits, you can always use fresh artichokes.

For the recipe, keep reading.

Killer App: Artichoke Dip

partysugar — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:05 PDT

I'm a sucker for dips and not just any old dip, the hot, gooey kind that is loaded with awful amounts of mayonnaise and cheese. Although I don't indulge in this sort of richness all the time, there's plenty of occasions that call for a bubbly artichoke dip. Since I'm sure some of you feel the same way that I do about dip, I'm sharing my latest favorite artichoke recipe. It's got all the classic ingredients: frozen artichokes, the aforementioned mayonnaise, and two types of cheese, parmesan and cheddar. Jalapeño, lemon zest, and a hearty does of Tabasco season the mixture. If you are in need of a really good and decadent dip, make this one! Here's the recipe.

This Spinach Artichoke Dip Is Perfect For Memorial Day

partysugar — Mon, 24 May 2010 04:00:29 PDT

While I've already found my favorite recipe for a bubbling hot and gooey spinach-artichoke dip, the search is on for the best room temperature spinach-artichoke dip. This dip could be it: my friends loved it and there was none left, so it's definitely a keeper!

The classic recipe combines marinated artichoke hearts with frozen spinach and cream cheese. White wine makes it a little gourmet, parmesan cheese enriches the flavor, and a healthy shake of Tabasco adds heat. To test this dip out for yourself get the recipe - it would be wonderful served at a Memorial Day barbecue! - after the jump.

Yummy Links: From Tyler's Restaurants to Martha's Games

partysugar — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:50:52 PDT

Tyler Florence is set to open three Bay Area restaurants. - San Francisco Chronicle
A buzzkill guide to sustainable seafood. - Huffington Post Food
How to eat an artichoke. - Chow
Simple remedies for an upset stomach. - The Epi-Log
San Franciscans: check out Spruce's sister restaurant in Park City. - Grub Street SF
Is Gail Simmons the best reality TV show judge? - Feast
Learn the proper technique for sharpening knives. - Serious Eats
Has the winner of Top Chef Masters been revealed again? Warning: spoiler alert! - Time Out New York
Eight ideas for Martha Stewart video games.- Eater

Yummy Links: From Artichokes to Pesto

partysugar — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:50:27 PDT

Learn how to make steamed artichokes. - Chow
What not to eat when you're pregnant. - The Epi-Log
Find out where some of Gourmet's editors have ended up. - Good Bite
Domino's Pizza is now stalking people who haven't tried its new recipe. - Slice
Watch Josh Ozersky introduce Katie Lee to egg foo yong. - Ozersky.TV
In-N-Out Burger has raised the price of its burgers. - Grub Street LA
What does Jeremy Fox, ex-chef of Napa's famed Ubuntu, have up his sleeve? - Feast
San Francisco could be going meatless on Mondays. - Eater SF
An inside look at Genoa's pesto showdown. - The Atlantic