Jerusalem artichokes are knobby, brown-skinned tubers with a crunchy texture and a slightly nutty flavor. If you prefer, potatoes can be substituted.
This was very good and I would serve it again. Definitely worthy of an occasion, but also great for a Sunday dinner. I used artichoke bottoms instead of Jerusalem artichokes and served it with cannolli beans cooked w/a little white wine, some chicken broth, a bit of rice vinegar and salt/pepper.
I was disappointed by this dish. The hens were tough, and while the vegetable flavors were good, the crunchy texture of the Jerusalem artichoke was jarring against the soft-baked tomatoes and olives. If I try it again, I will use actual artichokes and chicken instead of Cornish hen. That would probably work.
We loved this and will be making again. I couldn't find jerusalem artichokes (wish I had read the previous review, because my store did have sunchokes), so used potatoes instead. Still great.
