Artichoke Heart (Noun)
Meaning
The tender fleshy center of the immature artichoke flower.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Steamed artichoke hearts, served with a squeeze of lemon and a pat of butter, made for a simple yet elegant appetizer.
- The recipe called for canned artichoke hearts, but she preferred to use fresh ones for their more delicate flavor.
- In many Italian dishes, artichoke hearts are used as a key ingredient, particularly in pasta and pizza recipes.
- Roasted artichoke hearts, tossed with garlic and olive oil, made for a delicious side dish at the dinner party.
- She carefully trimmed and prepared the artichoke hearts for the salad, removing all the tough outer leaves to reveal the tender interior.