Directions:

Prepare artichokes:
-Wash artichokes under cold running water.
-Pull off lower petals which are small or discolored.
-Cut stems close to base (using a stainless knife to prevent discoloration).
-Cut off top quarter and tips of petals, if desired.
-Plunge into acidified water (1 Tbsp vinegar or lemon juice per quart of water) to preserve color.

Brown Canadian bacon slices in skillet.

Poach eggs in boiling, salted water.

Spread leaves of artichoke open like flower petals. Remove center petals and fuzzy centers from artichokes and discard.

Place bacon slices into artichoke centers, covering bottom, and top with poached eggs.

Spoon on Hollandaise Sauce and serve immediately.

Hollandaise Sauce:
In small saucepan, heat together egg yolks, water and lemon juice. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until yolk mixture bubbles at edges.

Stir in butter, 1 piece at a time, until melted and sauce is thickened.

Stir in paprika and cayenne pepper; remove from heat. Serve warm.

Cover and chill if not used immediately.

Makes 3/4 cup