Orzo - With pork

6 slices lean bacon 3 scallions , finely chopped 1 -2 garlic clove , minced 3 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese[...]

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 lb Italian sausage , sweet, casings removed 1 onion , large, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove , large, minced 1 1/2 cups[...]

2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth 6 whole artichokes (may substitute 2 -9 ounce packages frozen artichoke quarters, thawed and drained) 2 -3 tablespoons[...]

2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth 6 whole artichokes (may substitute 2 -9 ounce packages frozen artichoke quarters, thawed and drained) 2 -3 tablespoons[...]