Photo by Joseph De Leo; styled by Mariya Yufest

The classic steamed artichoke with clarified butter has been making the dinner party rounds for ages, but there's more to the thorny-lobed thistle than a butter bias. Stuffed, braised, sautéed, fried, or whittled down to its heart, we’re looking for a fresh approach to this armored bud -- for this contest, show us Your Best Artichoke Recipe.

The winner of this contest will receive a $100 Whole Foods Market gift card.

Enter your recipe submissions here.