Stuffed Artichokes

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I learned this lovely vegetarian dish - is filling enough to be a main meal if coupled with a salad or can be a lovely entree or lunch also.

Recipe: Carciofi Ripieni alla Tiziana (Tizianas’ Stuffed Artichokes) Serves 4

4 whole large artichokes, washed
3 cloves garlic (chopped into small cubes)
150gm breadcrumbs
100gms grated parmesan cheese
Handful parsley

Spread the leaves of the artichokes, mix the remaining ingredients together, then pack the mixture into the artichokes. These are then boiled in salted water (water should ½ cover the artichokes in the pan) for about 45minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 10-15mins before serving. Best eaten alone, and with fingers, as the breadcrumb mixture is licked of each ‘leaf’, working your way from the outer to the heart.

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STUFFED ARTICHOKES MADE THE TRADITION WAY...PREPARED TO EAT THE WHOLE ARTICHOKE!!This recipe as to ingredients is the most authentic except for the onion and so is the most a receipe best for preparing stuffed artichokes. I would substitute a 1/4 tsp. of dried parsley in place of onion.
When preparing the stuffing mix with drizzle of olive oil and mix with hands and blend until fluffy and add the olive oil little at a time until it becomes fluffy.
Very important!!!!!!!!Difficult part is removing the heart which is a fluffy choke and that is why they call it artichoke. If you eat that part without knowing you will certainly choke. So remove it from within by spreading the center leaves to see the choke with a grapefruit spoon and knife and rinse clean.
That being said, the most important part is the preparation continued of the artichoke. Remove old/split outer leaves. Trim tops of all the leaves. Level the top of the artichoke and cut the bottom so it stands without tipping. Stuff the choke and put in a roaster pan that has been filled in water with some olive oil to just cover the artichoke past the base and bake covered for 45 minutes on 350.
The preparation says it all. A secret unveiled to all of you. A tasty artichoke you will taste of the artichoke without every adding vegetables and never, ever eggs, onions or other spices. The taste of the artichoke is a pure and simple but enjoyable taste. Oh, pull each leaf off and pull between teeth to get the artichoke and the filling together. When it comes to the heart of the choke it will be well worth the work! Enjoy!