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This May we are celebrating the artichoke. Artichoke virgins may be intimidated by this hard to handle vegetable of the thistle plant family. Fear not, let FoodbyFranz help you prepare this wonderful vegetable easily. The featured recipe is about our favorite way to braise artichokes. We’ve even included a video! You don’t even need to trim or prepare the artichoke in any way which for my recipe. Prepping artichokes is usually a time consuming, this recipe streamlines that process by using the artichoke whole. Our favorite dipping sauce is included in this savory and healthy recipe. The flavor is wonderful combination of lemon, garlic and thyme.

The featured herb/spice page is about bay leaf, a leaf of an bay laurel evergreen tree. Bay leaf adds its aromatic flavor to many dishes and is used heavily in French and Mediterranean cooking. Check out the article to become more familiar with this herb and how to use bay leaf to liven up hot soups and stews, bean dishes, even pickling brine recipes.

The featured veggie is all about green globe artichokes. Learn how to select a prime artichoke at your produce section. Different methods of cooking artichokes. Boiling, steaming, microwaving or braising artichokes are a flavorful and elegant veggie to serve. Artichokes are a nutritious and healthy green addition to your menu. Recipe ideas for stuffing artichokes and dipping sauces are included in this short informative food article.

Grapefruit is an another economical and healthy fruit that is available now in stores. Recipe ideas for adding grapefruit to your menu for more than just breakfast. Idea’s from salads to broiling, even a grapefruit based vinaigrette salad dressing are included. This vitamin packed fruit is a valuable addition to your menu, take advantage of the supply while they are at your grocer.