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Prepare the artichokes by removing the tough exterior leaves and washing them well.
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Place them in a stockpot with water and the lemon juice, blanch them and remove them from the water as soon as it starts to boil. Let them cool.
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In the meantime, wash the dried mushrooms and soak them in some warm water. Soak the crumbs in some broth.
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When the artichokes have cooled, remove the stems and the centers.
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Chop up the stems and the centers of the artichokes and place them in a bowl.
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Squeeze the excess water from the mushrooms and chop them.
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Chop up the chicken livers, break up the sausage into small pieces, squeeze the excess broth from the crumbs, and place all these ingredients in the bowl with the chopped artichoke.
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Add chopped onion, parsley, and bacon to the mixture in the bowl.
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Add the egg yolk and season with salt and ground pepper and stir well to combine.
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Fill the center of the artichokes with this mixture, place the artichokes in a baking dish with a generous amount of olive oil, add a few pieces of butter, and some ground white pepper, cover and bake at 200C.
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Add the wine after 30 minutes and allow it to evaporate in the covered baking dish.
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The artichokes can be serve as an appetizer, a side dish, or a first course.