Cooky's Corner

If you’re looking for something new and different to serve as a side dish, try this quick and easy recipe. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and will even please your guests at a dinner party. Goes great with simple roasted chicken and a green salad. This serves about 4 people, can easily be doubled.

Artichoke Gratin

• 2 cans artichoke quartered artichoke hearts, drained (do not use the marinated artichokes that come in a jar)
• 1 can Italian style stewed tomatoes sprinkle of cayenne pepper
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Spray a medium casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Mix drained artichoke hearts and the undrained tomatoes together in the dish. Sprinkle some cayenne pepper – just a little will do. Top with grated parmesan cheese and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes until bubbly and cheese has melted.

Bon appetit,
Shirley Renfrow