4 lg. artichokes (fresh)
2 c. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 c. oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. grated Locatelli cheese

Wash artichokes thoroughly. Cut off points at tips of artichokes with a scissor. Remove stems and discard. In a medium sized bowl, mix bread crumbs with garlic and cheese, add oil. Crumbs should be moist. Then starting from the center of the artichoke stuff the leaves with the bread crumb mixture row by row to the outside layers. Place in Corningware dish with enough water to steam. Cover with Saran Wrap, put in microwave on high setting for 15 minutes. Leaves should be tender. Since microwave vary; length of time may need to be increased.

Serves 4.