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Mr. Paine and all

The breaded Burdock stalk is reciped according to a traditional Italian dish called Cardone. The original version uses the stalk of Cardon artichoke which was readily found in grocery stores when we lived in California. Arriving home from work one evening the house was infussed with the smell of cooked Cardone. I ask "Mama Linguini" (mother-in-law) were she found Cardone in wisconsin and she informed me that if grew all over my property. What a discovery!!

Prepare as follws:
Cut, rinse and devain stalk into 1" to 4" lengths.
Soak in salted water (1T. salt to 2 quarts water) for several hours or overnight in refrigerator,
Drain and simmer in water or broth until just tender, about 15 minutes, drain well.
--Dip cooked slices in cornmeal, tempura or any light batter and suate or deep fry until browned.
--Use cooked slices in casserole, stuffing, quiches or pizza etc.
--Chill cooked slices in dressing and add to tossed salads.

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