Author: Theresa Peters

Ingredients

  • medium sized artichokes
  • cup bread crumbs
  • clove garlic or garlic powder
  • teaspoon chopped parsley
  • tablespoons grated Romano cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • cup olive oil
  • cup cold water

Instructions

  • Wash artichokes and remove large outer leaves.
  • Cut off stems and with scissors, trim point inches down from top.
  • Spread leaves apart gently.
  • Combine crumbs, garlic, parsley, cheese, salt, pepper, and oil.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Place crumb mixture between loosened artichoke leaves.
  • Stand artichokes straight up in saucepan and pour water into pan from side. Do not pour water over artichokes.
  • Cover pan and simmer until leaves pull off easily, about a half hour.
  • Lift out of pan gently.
  • Serve hot or cold.