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Spring is finally here and we are all ready for the warmer weather. We can begin to enjoy all of the wonderful produce popping up and I am thinking about artichokes. Even though they are available year round, now is the time that they are at their best. Chill a bottle of Prosecco and make Maria’s (my Italian husband’s mother) stuffed artichokes for a perfect spring dinner. Preparing the artichokes is pretty easy so don’t shy away, it’s worth the time and effort.
- 4 Large Artichokes
- 2 Lemons (Cut In Half)
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 1/4 Cups Cooked Risotto
- 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/3 Cup Parsley (Chopped)
- 8 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1/3 Cup Olive Oil (For Drizzling)
- 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
- Use a heavy sharp knife to cut top 1 1/2 inches off each artichoke. Pull out pale inner leaves from center. At the bottom, where leaves were, is a furry bed, the choke. Use a spoon (a grapefruit spoon works well) to scoop out coke. Next, using kitchen shears or a pair of scissors, trim pointy ends from outer leaves of artichoke. As you work, rub a lemon half over cut parts of artichoke. Repeat with remaining artichokes. Place into deep saucepan large enough to hold four artichokes. Squeeze remaining lemon juice over top of artichokes and put 1 tablespoon butter into each.
- To prepare stuffing, in a large bowl combine cooked risotto, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss well.
- Holding artichokes over stuffing bowl, stuff choke cavity and in between the leaves with risotto mixture. Stand stuffed artichokes upright in pan and generously drizzle olive oil over center of each artichoke. Add water to just about 1/4 way up the artichokes. Add white wine and remaining kosher salt and pepper to water.
- Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover pan with lid. Cook artichokes 40 to 60 minutes depending on size. They are done when a knife slides right through the heart. Be careful, the water can evaporate and the bottoms will burn, so keep checking. Add a bit more water or wine if you need additional cooking time until the hearts are tender.
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving platter.
- Serve warm.
- Serves 4.
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