My recipe is similar to Starchild's...
Get some artichokes, cut off the pointy parts and most of the stems. Rinse them in cold water and bang upside down (I don't know, grandpa used to do it lol). In a bowl mix toghter some diced up garlic and Italian seasond bread crumb. Add a little grated cheese too it and any other spices you want (sorry, I'm Italian too...this is how we cook). Mix in some Olive Oil. Using a small spoon, stuff as many leaves as you can. Put them in a big pot with some water on the bottom, cover with a lid, and steam until tender (leave pulls out easy and the inside of the leave is soft).
With the stems....clean them up and slice into thing strips, sautee in olive oil with some red pepper until dark - think, almost burnt, but not...OMG, so good. Have a loaf or 2 of Italian bread on the side for dipping