Roasted Artichokes With Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce

This roasted artichokes recipe is the definition of simple and delicious. Although cleaning and cooking artichokes can seem intimidating, tender and slightly tart fresh artichokes are easier to cook than you think. Just don’t skip rubbing lemon on the cut side, as this is what keeps the artichokes from turning brown.

Our method for roasted artichokes cooks the vegetable cut side down, so that the hearts get extra tender, while the garlic roasted alongside gets used to make a savory sauce to dip the leaves into. This sauce, a delicious combination of roasted garlic, mayo, and Dijon, can also double as a sandwich spread or be spooned over crab cakes.

This dish is the perfect appetizer for Easter gatherings or any springtime parties, but you can also use these roasted artichokes as a replacement for jarred varieties in other recipes, like our Cheesy Artichoke Dip With Spring Crudités.