Ham And Herb Stuffed Artichokes

Ingredients

• 6 artichokes
• 1/8 lb lean ham
• 1/4 small onion
• 1 small clove garlic
• celery or parsley leaves
• pinch of dry mushrooms, softened in water
• breadcrumbs
• pinch of pepper
• salt
• oil

Method

1. 1 Cut the stalk at the base, remove small outside leaves, and wash the artichokes.
2. 2 Cut off the top, open internal leaves, and trim the bottom to remove the hairy choke.
3. 3 Set aside small interior leaves to use in the stuffing.
4. 4 Chop the ham and grind it together with the onion, garlic, herbs, mushrooms, breadcrumbs, and pepper.
5. 5 Fill the artichokes with the mixture and place them upright in a saucepan with oil, salt, and pepper to cook.