Ingredients

  • 4 medium globe artichokes
  • 2 -3 cups plain breadcrumbs
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese (only good quality)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 -2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil

Method

  • Rinse artichokes well, pushing leaves out to open slightly for stuffing.
  • Trim off stems so artichokes sit on a flat surface.
  • Trim off the tips of each leaf with kitchen shears.
  • In a large pan, heat oil and saute garlic, then combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, and pepper into garlic/oil.
  • Mix until the crumb mixture is moistened enough to stick together loosely.
  • You may choose to add a bit of additional oil, though steaming the artichokes will moisten the crumb mixture.
  • Push out each area of leaves and stuff each leaf of the artichoke, starting from the bottom and working your way around, with crumb mixture.
  • Stuff the entire leaf area of the artichokes.
  • Pattie steams this in an electric skillet, but you may place the artichokes in a large baking pan filled with about 1/2" inch of water.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Cook on 375 degrees for approximately 60 (couldl be 15-20 minutes more depending on size of artichokes) or until leave comes out easily.
  • Cool a bit before serving.