Sunchoke, also called Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus ... Right now, after a few frosts (in my area at least), wild sunchokes are perfect. At this time of year they’ve got a subtle ...

Neither from Jerusalem nor an artichoke, this misunderstood native American tuber is actually a kind of sunflower, or girasole in Italian. The sunchoke, as it’s also known, is nutty, rich in ...

Jerusalem artichokes work well boiled, roasted, braised, sautéed or stir-fried and are also delicious served raw in salads. Just scrub them clean - there's no need to peel them (should you wish ...

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the onion and crushed garlic, toss and add the carrots and Jerusalem artichokes. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes until just beginning to colour at the edges.

I sampled them first sharing a foraged meal with Euell Gibbons, and he wrote about Jerusalem Artichoke in "Stalking the Wild Asparagus." Try them raw in a salad, baked in a casserole, roasted or ...