Stuffed Artichokes
["4 whole fresh artichokes", "3 1/2 c. seasoned Italian bread crumbs", "4 cloves garlic, minced", "3/4 c. Italian cheese, grated", "olive oil"]
["Cut off stems of artichokes and across 1 inch of top leaves. Remove prickly tip of other leaves by clipping off top.", "Rinse thoroughly in cold water; drain.", "Press top, cut side down, firmly to force leaves to open slightly.", "Pull leaves gently to open far enough to stuff."]
["fresh artichokes", "bread crumbs", "garlic", "Italian cheese", "olive oil"]