ITALIAN STUFFED ARITCHOKES

Directions

To prepare artichokes: Cut stem off, leaving about

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

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

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

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

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center of artichoke. While artichokes are steaming, prepare

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"stuffing".

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

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garlic powder and Parmesan cheese to taste. When artichokes

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

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

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kle artichokes with any stuffing that you have left. Drizzle

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

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

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