Beneath their intimidating-looking exterior, artichokes are hiding tender, flavorful core. Here are the simplest cooking ...

The cardoon is a thistle related to the artichoke and thus is known as the 'artichoke thistle'. It is found in such countries as Argentina, Australia, and United States and is considered a weed.

Also, the thistle buds may still be covered in small spines. Schoibl then puts the prepared artichoke hearts into a casserole containing a stock. Whether homemade or store-bought, the stock can be ...