Carciofi Ripieni

This is the dish to do if you can’t find baby artichokes. Look for globe artichokes with stems as these form part of the stuffing. The preparation of globe artichokes for this dish is exactly the same as for baby artichokes; ‘rub with lemon’ is as important, but when you slice the top off you will expose the choke. This you must scrape out with a teaspoon or melon baller, and then you must remember to squeeze lemon into the cavity. Be ruthless with the outer leaves, as you must get down to