Those look really good. Do you mind sharing the recipe? My dad's never look that good.
Stuffed Artichokes
For 4 artichokes
4 cups FRESH breadcrumbs. Use day old bread and put it in the food processor. Makes all the difference.
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup fresh grated romano or parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic,zested or grated. Prefer this to finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
Salt
Coarse ground pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
Since your dad makes them,I'll assume that he knows how to clean and prep artichokes. I'll leave that out. For the stuffing,mix the first seven ingredients in a mixing bowl. Moisten with enough olive oil to give it some "hold". Stuff each artichoke with an equal amount of stuffing. Drizzle olive oil over the tops when stuffed.
For cooking,two ways you can do it. I use both,depending on how fast I want them done. You can use a pressure cooker. Place them upright in it,tightly packed. Time them for 12 minutes once the steam comes out of the top. Run the pot under cool water until the pressure valve drops down. OR you can use a sauce pan or stockpot. Pack them tightly and make sure they stand upright. Put about 1/2" of water in the pan. Put on the stovetop,covered tightly. Bring to a boil,reduce heat and simmer on low for 30-40 minutes until done..Add more water if needed during cooking. Don't let it go dry or they'll burn..Test for doneness by removing a leaf. Should pull off easily.