Classic Delicious Artichokes
Ingredients
4 artichokes
          5 cloves garlic – chopped fine
          ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese
          ½ cup Italian Parsley – chopped fine
          ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
          2 cups Italian style bread crumbs
          3 – 4 tablespoons olive oil
      Preparation
1
Bring the artichokes to a slow boil with the lemon wedge added.  Simmer on low until the leaves are tender; 15 -20 minutes.
2
Drain and let the artichokes cool.  When the artichokes are cooled pound them on the counter to open them up; then snip the tips of the leaves and the stems off.
3
Combine the cheese, garlic, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes and parsley in a bowl.  Stuff the leaves of the artichokes and place in a baking dish; drizzle the tops with olive oil.
4
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
5
Bake the artichokes 30-35 minutes.  Let cool a bit and serve.
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  Added:
    Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 10:29am  
  
  











