Thats A Nice! Recipe


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thatsanice! STUFFED SICILIAN ARTICHOKES serving size : 3 preparation time : :45 categories : appetizer
amount	measure	ingredient -- preparation method
3	large	artichokes -- rinsed and drained
1	cup	italian bread crumbs
4	teaspoons	parmesan cheese -- grated
3	cloves	fresh garlic -- peeled and cleaned
1/2	cup	thatsanice! "olivetta"
1/4	cup	extra virgin olive oil
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1/2	teaspoon	pepper -- to taste
2	cup	water
to prepare: -cut stems off, remove small leaves from base of artichokes. -lay artichokes on side: slice off tips about 1/2" from the top, use scissors to trim off prickly tips or leaves. -rinse and drain each artichoke, then tap artichoke on cutting board to gently spread and open leaves. -in a bowl, mix bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. -stuff one clove of garlic in center of each artichoke. -stuff artichoke leaves with bread crumb mixture. -place artichokes in a saucepan small enough to hold all snugly, without tipping over in pan. -add water for steaming as needed, making sure there is always water in the bottom of the pot. -drizzle olive oil over each leaf, use remaining olive oil in water. -cook slow for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender, test by pulling outer leaf for tenderness. -warm thats a nice! olivetta in small dipping bowl. -let artichoke cool to a warm temperature. -pull each leaf, dip in olivetta and bite, scraping off the delicious flavors! serving ideas: thats a nice appetizer!, savor the artichoke heart - it's the best part. use thatsanice "bacio" or "sugo" as an alternate dip for added Sicilian flavors.