artichoke
Thorny edible bud
An artichoke is a thistle-like plant cultivated for its large, edible flower bud.
The overlapping leaves surround a fuzzy center called the choke, which is scraped away to reveal the prized heart: artichoke hearts in olive oil, stuffed artichokes.
The unrelated Jerusalem artichoke is a tuber.
Spiny flowering weed
- cardoonThistle cultivated for stems
- perennialRecurring each year
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- globeSpherical representation of landmasses
choke · spiny · prickly · thorny · bract · composite · cultivar · crown
Heated by vapor
- boiledHeated until bubbling
- grilledCooked on metal bars
- stuffedFilled beyond capacity
- braisedBrowned and simmered slowly
marinated · dip · hearts · quarters · canned · jarred · antipasto · appetizer
Pungent culinary bulb
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- fetaBrined Greek cheese
- basilFragrant culinary leaf
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
rosemary · capers · anchovies · parmesan · roman · provençal · mezze · tapas
Plant-based digestive aid
- prebioticNutrient for gut bacteria
- inulinPlant-derived soluble fiber
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
potassium · antioxidant · low-calorie · digestive · cholesterol · polyphenols · dietary · wholesome
Dulled, grayish verdant shade
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- celadonGrayish-green ceramic finish
- sculpturalRelating to carved forms
- layeredHaving multiple levels
thistle
Spiny flowering weed
- cardoonThistle cultivated for stems
- perennialRecurring each year
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
globe · choke · spiny · prickly · thorny · bract · composite · cultivar · crown · heart
fibrous
Made of threads
fleshy · succulent · stringy · layered · hearty · dense · firm · delicate · buttery · nutty
steamed
Heated by vapor
braised · marinated · dip · hearts · quarters · canned · jarred · antipasto · appetizer · side-dish
garlic
Pungent culinary bulb
oregano · rosemary · capers · anchovies · parmesan · roman · provençal · mezze · tapas · aioli
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
magnesium · potassium · antioxidant · low-calorie · digestive · cholesterol · polyphenols · dietary · wholesome · nutritious
muted-green
Dulled, grayish verdant shade
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- celadonGrayish-green ceramic finish
- sculpturalRelating to carved forms
layered · rosette · ornamental · still-life
- vegetablesbroccoli, carrots, carrot, potato, cucumber
- Italian Produceeggplant, zucchini, tomato, Roma tomato, radicchio
- edible budscapers, broccoli, rose bud
- rosette plantshens and chicks, houseleek, agave, aloe, dandelion
- edible plantsvegetable, lettuce, carrot, spinach, cabbage
- plantstree, plants, leaves, bluebonnet, trees
artichokebanana
Curved tropical fruit
carrot · grape · cherry tomato · snap pea · baby carrot
- artichoke heartsEdible core of thistle vegetable
- artichoke dipCreamy spread from thistle vegetable
- stuffed artichokesVegetable packed with seasoned breadcrumbs
- Jerusalem artichokeEdible sunflower tuber
- artichoke bottomsFleshy disc beneath leaves
artichokes, artichoke hearts, Jerusalem artichoke, artichoke heart