artichokes

[marton]

Does anyone know how to prepare and cook Jerusalem artichokes? We have grown pounds of them and now dont know what to do with them!!!

[Clanad]

Check here:

http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blv71.htm

[reddoggy]

Very, very yummy with a good, strong cheese sauce with a few little bacon rolls on top. Just don't eat too many at one time, they can have a er... loosening effect :p

[nickmo]

http://chef2chef.net/search/menuc.php?search=jerusalem+artichokes and http://www.recipezaar.com/r/q=jerusalem+artichoke for some other ideas.

[Carol Anne]

Cream of carrot & artichoke soup

1lb carrot roughly chopped

2lb jerusalem artichokes, peeled and sliced

Good stock: veg or veg & chicken mixed ,try to avoid cubes.

Simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Let cool

Whizz in blender, seive, season and add cream to taste.

Serve with swirl of cream and garnish.

Freezes well.

[Carol Anne]

Ooops. forgot to say, Sweat the veg out with a knob of unsalted butter, lid on for about 15-20 mins before cooking. (brings out the gorgeous taste of the artichoke)