**Indulge in a Culinary Delight: Exploring the Exquisite Flavors of Artichoke Gratin and Its Variations**
Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of artichoke gratin, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its creamy, cheesy indulgence. Originating from the vibrant Mediterranean region, this classic French casserole combines the best of flavors and textures, featuring tender artichoke hearts enveloped in a rich and velvety sauce, topped with a golden-brown crust. Our comprehensive article not only presents the beloved classic artichoke gratin recipe by the renowned chef Giada De Laurentiis, but also offers a delightful selection of variations that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. From a vegetarian-friendly version to a gluten-free adaptation, the possibilities are endless. So, prepare to be captivated by the culinary symphony of artichoke gratin and its delectable variations, as we guide you through the steps to create this masterpiece in your own kitchen.
GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH PARSLEY AND GARLIC
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 47m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Trim the stem from each artichoke to 1-inch long, then bend back and snap off dark outer leaves. Cut top inch of artichokes with serrated knife. Using a vegetable peeler, peel dark green areas from stem and base of artichoke. Quarter each artichoke. Using a small, sharp knife, cut out the choke and remove the purple, prickly tipped leaves from the center of each wedge.
- Place finished artichokes in a large bowl of cold water and squeeze 2 lemons into the water and stir. Continue with remaining artichokes.
- Once finished, drain the artichokes and place into boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes.
- Drain the cooked artichokes and place onto preheated grill. Cook until tender and lightly charred in spots, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium sized bowl, add remaining lemon juice (1/3 cup) parsley, garlic and salt and pepper, to taste. Gradually drizzle in olive oil.
- Toss or drizzle the grill artichokes with the garlic/parsley mixture and serve.
ARTICHOKE GRATIN - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis from the Food Network. A really great side dish if you are wanting to do something different for a change.
Provided by DoubleAs Mom
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Warm the olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the artichoke hearts, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook until the artichoke hearts are starting to brown at the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and wine and simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer the artichoke mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet used to cook the artichokes. In a small bowl mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs. Stir in the Parmesan and top the artichokes with the bread crumbs. Bake until the top is golden, about 10 minutes.
GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH BAGNA CAUDA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the grilled artichokes: In a medium Dutch oven, combine the white wine, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon halves and then drop the lemon halves into the pot. With a small spoon, scoop out the furry choke from each of the artichoke halves.
- Place the artichokes in the pot, cut-side down. Cover the pot and bring the poaching liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat; reduce the heat to medium low to maintain a gentle simmer. Poach the artichokes for 10 minutes, or until the tip of a paring knife slides in easily at the thickest point. Remove the artichokes to a wire rack to drain and cool slightly.
- For the bagna cauda: Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, garlic and anchovy paste to the hot pan and stir with a wooden spoon, mashing the anchovy paste into the oil. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to toast. Stir in the butter, one piece at a time, until completely incorporated. Season with a pinch of salt. Keep warm over low heat.
- To finish the grilled artichokes: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the artichokes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Place the artichokes on the grill, cut-side down; grill until nicely browned, 4 minutes. Turn the artichokes and grill for another 2 minutes, pressing down gently for even browning.
- Serve the artichokes with the bagna cauda on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266, Fat 26 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 317 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 1 grams
BAKED ARTICHOKES WITH GORGONZOLA AND HERBS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Trim the artichokes by cutting off the top 1-inch or so. Cut the stem close to the base of the artichoke so the artichoke can sit up straight, and remove some of the bottom leaves. Using kitchen shears, trim the sharp points off of any remaining outer leaves. Add the artichokes to the boiling water. Halve the lemons and squeeze the juice into the boiling water. Toss in the lemons. Cook the artichokes until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the artichokes and let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together the Gorgonzola, cream, thyme, 2 teaspoons parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. In another small bowl stir together the bread crumbs and remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the center choke of the artichokes using a small spoon. Stuff the cheese mixture into the center of the artichokes. Place the artichokes into a baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top of the artichokes. Drizzle the tops of the artichokes with olive oil. Bake until the artichokes are heated through, the cheese is melted, and the bread crumbs are crisp and golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer the artichokes to a serving dish and serve.
ARTICHOKES AU GRATIN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Place the artichokes cup-side up on the breadcrumbs and brush or drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs and the parmesan.
- Bake for 15 minutes; remove from the oven and preheat the broiler. Divide the sheep's milk cheese among the artichokes; sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs. Broil until the cheese starts to bubble and the topping browns, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss the salad greens with the balsamic vinaigrette in a bowl; serve the artichokes on top of the greens.
GENOVESE-STYLE ARTICHOKES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large, heavy skillet heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until the mushrooms are tender and the onions are golden. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a medium bowl and let the mixture cool slightly. Add the prosciutto, parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Gently pull apart the leaves of the trimmed artichokes to slightly widen the spaces between the leaves. Stuff the mushroom mixture in the spaces between the artichoke leaves. Place the artichokes in a heavy, high-sided pan so they fit snugly enough to stay upright. Pour the wine and 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pan. Pour the 1/4 cup of olive oil over the top of the artichokes. Place the pan over medium-high heat. Cover the pan and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, until the artichokes are tender. Remove from the pot and serve immediately.
WARM ARTICHOKE AND BACON DIP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the pita chips: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder and cumin. Drizzle the tops of the pita breads with the oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture and salt. Cut each pita bread into 8 wedges and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
- For the dip: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch round ceramic deep-dish pie pan or a 1-quart baking dish.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and bacon and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, crumble into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside. In the same skillet, add the oil (if needed), shallots, garlic, artichokes, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the shallots are translucent and the artichokes begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the vegetables to a food processor. Add the mascarpone cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, 1/2 of the cooked bacon pieces and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Pulse until combined but still chunky. Place the dip in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining bacon pieces. Bake until just warmed through (do not let the dip boil), 10 minutes. Serve the pita chips alongside.
SPINACH-ARTICHOKE PANINI BITES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
- Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, lemon zest, salt, spinach and artichoke hearts in a food processor. Pulse until evenly combined. Add the mozzarella and Parmesan; pulse to combine.
- Spread 1/4 cup of the mayonnaise over half of the bread slices. Place the slices, mayo-side down, on a second rimmed baking sheet and spread evenly with the spinach filling, all the way to the edges. Top with the other 6 slices of bread. Spread the top slices with the remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Carefully, remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and place it directly on top of the sandwiches. Transfer the double-stacked baking sheets to the oven and bake until the sandwiches are golden brown and the filling is melted, about 15 minutes.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-size squares or triangles. Serve warm.
STUFFED ARTICHOKES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 2h30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into a large pot of cold water; add the squeezed lemon halves and the whole garlic. Cut off the top quarter of each artichoke and discard. Use a small sharp knife to trim the stem of the artichokes. Starting at the base, bend the tough outer leaves back and snap off where they break naturally, leaving the tender inner leaves. Trim the outside of the base until no dark green areas remain. Cut the artichokes in half and then into quarters. Cut out the fibrous choke and small purple-tipped leaves. Submerge the artichoke quarters in the lemon water. Cover and boil until the artichokes are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain. Set the artichoke quarters aside to cool to room temperature.
- Mix together lemon juice, herbs, garlic, lemon peel, capers, bread, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Arrange artichokes, cut side up, on 2 platters. Spoon the tomato mixture into the center of the artichoke quarters, dividing equally. Drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with the parsley sprigs and serve.
ARTICHOKE AND BEAN CROSTINI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 49m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray
- Lay the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- On another baking sheet, arrange the bread slices in a single layer. Using a pastry brush, brush the bread with 1/4 cup of the oil. Bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- In a food processor, combine the artichoke hearts, beans, cheese, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is chunky. With the machine running, slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Spoon the artichoke mixture onto the crostini. Crumble the prosciutto and sprinkle on top. Drizzle with oil and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh artichokes: Look for artichokes with tightly closed leaves and no blemishes. Avoid artichokes that are brown or have wilted leaves.
- Trim the artichokes properly: Cut off the stem and the top 1/3 of the artichoke. Use a spoon to scoop out the choke, the fuzzy center of the artichoke.
- Cook the artichokes thoroughly: Artichokes should be cooked until they are tender when pierced with a fork. This can take 20-30 minutes in boiling water or 40-50 minutes in a steamer.
- Use a variety of cheeses: Giada's recipe uses a combination of Parmesan, Gruyère, and Asiago cheeses. You can use other types of cheese, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or fontina.
- Don't overcook the gratin: The gratin should be cooked until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Overcooking will make the gratin dry and tough.
Conclusion:
Artichoke gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its creamy cheese sauce, crispy breadcrumbs, and tender artichokes, this gratin is sure to please everyone at the table.
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