All ChokedUp

  All Choked Up or The Heart of the Matter

© Beth Surdut’s Art From the Kitchen~painted and served

Artichoke hearts-a dozen or so, quartered

Lemon juice—a hearty squeeze

White wine—a small puddle

Garlic—a clove or two, pressed or minced

Olive oil—enough to glisten the hearts

Black pepper—a few twists of the wrist

Italian style bread crumbs—for topping

Grated Romano cheese—1/3 of the amount of crumbs

Butter or some healthy alternative—dots on the top

Combine in a baking pan~

Olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, white wine, pepper.

Add artichokes and gently toss until coated.

A little swim is good~

Be sure pan bottom is coated.

Combine breadcrumbs and cheese.

Cover artichokes with mixture.

Dot with butter.

Bake at 350◦ until lightly browned.

Approximately 15-20 minutes.