The Best Way to Eat Artichokes

Artichoke and Goat Cheese Tarte Tatin

A lot of people want to buy artichokes and don’t know what to make with them. Today I want to show you the best way to eat and prepare artichokes. Learn how to make a simple Provencal artichoke and goat cheese tarte Tatin.

Artichoke Tarte Tatin by Francois de Melogue

This is my wife Lisa’s favorite dish of all time. I owe my marriage and consequently my son to the merits of my artichoke tart. I originally developed the recipe while I was the Chef at Pili Pili restaurant in Chicago. One evening, my future wife came in for dinner with her family. She fell in love with my artichokes — I fell in love with her. And the rest is history.

Artichoke Tarte Tatin

A savory vegetable tart perfect for lunch.

For the Artichokes

• 1/2 lemon slices
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 quarts water
• pinch salt
• pinch herbes de Provence
• 4 large artichokes