Steamed & Roasted Artichoke With Parmesan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 whole artichoke, rinsed thoroughly
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon oregano

Preparation

Trim artichoke steam and about 3/4 - 1 inch off the tip of the artichoke.
Use a scissor to snip thorned tips from the end of the leaves.
Place artichoke facing up in a steamer basket over 2\" boiling water.
Steam for 20 minutes.
Remove artichoke from steamer.
let artichoke cool to room temperature, and preheat oven to 350* F.
Place artichoke, facing up, in a shallow dish.
Fill dish with chicken broth until there is approximately 1/2 inch of liquid.
Place bay leaf in the chicken broth.
In a small bowl, combine parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and oregano; mix to combine.
Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over the artichoke, making sure to get some in between the leaves.
Cover with a foil tent.
Bake for 45 minutes.