1. Italian flat beans (drained), artichokes, olive oil, garlic powder or diced garlic, mix together in one bowl. Depending on the type of artichokes, I sometimes keep the juice for seasoning.   2. Italian flat beans (drained), cream of mushroom soup, artichokes, garlic powder or diced garlic. Add about half a can of milk to the soup to thin it and stir in a separate bowl, then add flat beans and seasoning to the soup and mix together. The soup should cover the beans but not be too runny.