Whats the best way to cook artichokes and any recepe ideas?

My simple way is to put them in a pot upside down with a little boiling water. Not too much and boil till they are tender when you poke a fork into the bottoms of them. Then pull them out and sprinkle Italian breadcrumbs in between the leaves and drizzle with melted butter making sure the breadcrumbs get moist. Then eat. Its yummy.