Stuffed Artichokes

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   Run artichoke under water.

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   Cut stem from bottom so artichoke will sit flat.

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   Cut off 1 inch from top and any additional stickers.

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   Hit on cabinet or sink to flare out petals.

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   Mix bread crumbs and melted butter together; stir in Parmesan cheese and seasoning.

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   Bathe artichoke in lemon juice and pour inside.

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   Set aside upside down to drain.

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   Repeat with each artichoke.

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   Place artichoke in wide bowl; stuff each petal using teaspoon, starting from bottom and going around to each petal with the bread crumb mixture as far as you can go to top.

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    Any stuffing in bowl use for next artichoke.

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    Pour Caesar Italian dressing over top and sides.

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    Artichoke will look like a large flower.

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    Steam for 45 minutes to 1 hour (**gourmet shops have artichoke stands that will keep choke from being in water and allow to steam.

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    Let cool a bit.

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    Pull flowerette off, dip in sauce and scrape your teeth over the inside of petal.

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    Closer in to the heart, petals will be thin whitish purple.

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    Do not eat fuzzy part--take sharp knife and cut cone downward to remove fuzzy part.

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    The remainder is the heart--cut up and put in dipping sauce and enjoy!

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