How to Make Stuffed Artichokes

This dish was one of my dad's specialties. Pulling off the leaves of artichokes and dragging them between your teeth was fun! Eating the stuffing was wonderful. The absolute best taste was the "heart". (Life is like eating an artichoke...) Ingredients 4 artichokes 1/2 Cup of Seasoned Italian Breadcrumbs (You can easily make your own by toasting bread, cursh bread, and add seasonings) 12-15 chopped olives (1 can) 12-15 chopped mushrooms (fresh taste better but use canned mushrooms if you must) 2-3 cloves of finely chopped garlic 1-2 Tablespoons of finely chopped Italian parsley olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions Bang artichokes on counter (leaves down) to loosen leaves. Rinse in cold water. Remove stems. Peel and put aside. Remove and discard small tough leaves from bottom. Use scissors to remove sharp tip from each leave. Chop stems and chop mushrooms. Sautee in olive oil until stems are tender and mushrooms have given up their water. In a bowl combine brea...