Here in California, we can enjoy fresh artichokes year ’round. But April is when they begin to warrant front-row displays at supermarkets and exclamation points on farmers market signs. What is your favorite way to enjoy artichokes? Some of mine are Fried with Lemon and Parmesan and Roman-Style. Share your recipe with our readers and you could win an autographed copy of my cookbook, Summertime Anytime, along with a surprise cooking utensil!

To enter, send in your recipe, along with a blurb about what makes it scrumptious, by April 30th. All recipes will be acknowledged, tested and tasted. The winning recipe will be featured here on this website!

Good luck and Happy Spring! Send in your entry in the comment box below.

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