Cream of artichoke soup (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Ragout of spring vegetables (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Recipe: Spring vegetable stew with herbed ricotta gnocchi
Spring vegetables baked in parchment (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Braised Artichokes With Garlic and Mint (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Artichoke and farro salad (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
Recipe: Artichoke, bacon and new potato stew
Recipe: Roasted Artichokes
