To prepare the artichoke bottoms, first remove the stem. Break the leaves off the base of the artichoke, until you have a conical shape. Cut off the central core of the leaves just above the heart, ...

For the spinach with brown butter: Put the spinach in a skillet, add a dash of salt, and cook, covered, for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted and soft. Drain. Using a spoon, press to ...

but you can also find meaty artichoke bottoms. If you don't love the fibers in the leaves, it's worth searching out the ...

then pull or slice off the hairy ‘choke’ and eat the heart and the meaty bottom with the remaining sauce. To prepare raw artichokes, cut the artichoke in half, through the 'equator' with a ...