Here’s a tasty recipe from the Castroville Artichoke Festival, an annual May event on the Central Coast of California. Fried artichokes are a favorite treat sold at local shops and stands in Castroville. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup fish batter mix 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup beer 2 lbs. baby artichokes, prepared and...Read More

If you would like to use fresh artichokes, be sure to steam the crowns until tender before proceeding with the rest of the recipe. Otherwise, bottled or canned artichoke crowns work beautifully for these delicious appetizers. INGREDIENTS: 36 artichoke crowns, prepared fresh or bottled Lemon pepper and garlic salt 1 1/2 lbs. cream cheese 6...Read More