Stuffed Artichokes

"These baked Stuffed Artichokes are a dream for spring enjoyment. Get them while they are big and plump to enjoy all the wonderful ingredients like Parmesan, parsley, garlic, lemon, and more. An artichoke is an immature flower bud from a thistle. It is considered a vegetable, though, so the sections of the artichoke are called petals, not leaves. Besides the artichokes, this recipe takes very few ingredients and is also used to make the sauce too. Ingredients Large artichokes – For this recipe, it is best to find nice large artichokes. Parmesan cheese – Don’t skimp on getting cheap Parmesan, but Pamegiano Reggiano is the best, and grate it yourself. Chopped fresh parsley – This adds so much flavor and is the main ingredient in the stuffing. Cloves garlic, minced – You put garlic in the artichoke and in the sauce. It is such a flavor booster. Olive oil – You don’t need to break the bank on buying the best olive oil but make sure it is extra virgin. Water – While the recipe is for baked stuffed artichokes, you really steam them in the oven in water. Lemon – This keeps the artichokes from over-browning on the edges. Salt and pepper to taste – We like to use Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper."