Recipes

To prepare artichokes: Cut stem off, leaving about

1-inch with scissors. Clip off pointed "thorns" from top of

each leaf. Wash and stand up (leaves point up) in a large,

deep pot. Put about 1 1/2-inches water in bottom of pot. Put

lid on pot and steam until leaves will slightly pull away from

center of artichoke. While artichokes are steaming, prepare

"stuffing".

In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs with salt, pepper,

garlic powder and Parmesan cheese to taste. When artichokes

are softened, take pot off stove; leave artichokes in pot.

With small teaspoon, put stuffing down into each leaf. Sprin-

kle artichokes with any stuffing that you have left. Drizzle

artichokes with olive oil. Cover and steam again until done.

Make sure there is water in bottom of pot at all times