Recipes

Iris' Artichokes

4-5 large artichokes
1 pound bacon, cut-up-diced
2 cans breadcrumbs
1 stalk green onions
1/2 can parmesan cheese
2-3 tbsp oil lemon juice
garlic, salt, pepper
1-2 cups water

Cut bottoms and clip leaves all around artichokes.
Pound against countertop to open. Soak in salt
water for 1 hour for 1 hour or more to soften.
Mix all seasonings in large bowl with bacon, bread
crumbs and 1-2 cups of water--mix well with hands.

Stuff artichokes with dressing, place in large pot
(could use turkey roaster), pour oil and lemon juice
over each artichoke, add 2-3 cups of water in pot to
effectively steam artichokes while cooking in oven at
375 degrees for 2 hours. Can also cook on the stove
over two burners.

For casserole, use 3-4 jars of cut-up, marinated
artichoke hearts and add to mixture in a large bowl.
After mixing well, place in casserole dish and pour oil,
lemon juice and water on top to keep moist. Bake in
oven 1 1/2 hours.