Stuffed Artichokes

Directions

1. 1
   Squeeze the lemons into a large bowl filled with water.
2. 2
   Place the lemon halves in the water.
3. 3
   Cut off the pointy tops of the artichoke.
4. 4
   Remove some of the tough outer leaves.
5. 5
   Remove the stem of the artichoke and peel off the tough green outer layer and reserve in the lemon water.
6. 6
   Gently spread the leaves of the artichoke.
7. 7
   Using a melon baller, scoop out the hairy choke in the center of the artichoke.
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   When the arties are clean reserve them in the lemon water.
9. 9
   In a small bowl combine the garlic, herbs, pecorino, bread crumbs, and crushed red pepper.
10. 10
    Finely chop the reserved artichoke stems and add them to the bowl.
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    Slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture forms a paste.
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    Season with salt.
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    Stuff the artichokes with the paste.
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    Place the artichokes, flat side down, in a saucepan large enough to accommodate them.
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    Add the wine to the saucepan and enough lemon water to come 3/4 way up the sides of the artichokes.
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    Add the lemon halves to pan also.
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    Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt.
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    Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
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    Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the base of the artichokes are tender when poked with a fork.
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    Serve hot or cold drizzled with olive oil.
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