Recipe: Steven Raichlen’s Italian-inspired Grilled Artichokes

This recipe by grilling expert and cookbook author Steven Raichlen was inspired by his travels in Cagliari, Sardinia. It offers an exception to the general rule that it’s easier to grill water-rich vegetables than something like artichokes. Here, the grill’s high, dry heat brings out the natural sweetness of these edible flowers, offering crisp leaves and a smoky flavor enhanced by garlic oil, Raichlen says.

The recipe is included in his newly revised “Beer-Can Chicken” cookbook, which landed on bookstore shelves in April.