Recipe Monday's

Every Monday I will be adding a new Italian Style recipe to my blog for everyone to enjoy!

Today is Stuffed Artichokes and please don't be intimidated by the artichoke it is fairly easy and the outcome is so great. Also, don't think your kids won't like these because I loved them as a kid and I never had a problem feeding them to mine or anyone elses children either. Also, most supermarkets carry artichokes now and Italian import markets (the ones that carry fruits & vegatables) will also have a great selection

Stuffed Artichoke Recipe

1 cup bread crumbs

½ cup grated Pecorino-Romano Cheese

1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

¼ teaspoon garlic powdersalt & freshly ground pepper to taste

6 tablespoons olive oil

4 artichokes

2 cloves of garlic, sliced

1. Combine bread crumbs, Pecorino-Romano Cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium bowl. Mix together well.

2. Cut stems off artichokes, flush with bottom. Cut pointy leaves off the top of the artichokes. Spread leaves of each artichoke out and push stuffing in between them.

3. In a pot just large enough to fit the artichokes, add the sliced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the artichokes. In that order! Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top of the artichokes.

4. Turn heat on to medium and cook until sizzling about 1-2 minutes. Add water to reach half way up the sides of the artichokes.

5. Cover and cook until the artichokes are tender and a leaf is easily pulled out, about 45 minutes. If liquid is evaporating too quickly add a little more water.

6. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle a little of the liquid from the pot over the artichokes and serve.