Saturday, November 29, 2008

BROCCOLI SOUFFLE WITH CHEESE SAUCE








BROCCOLI SOUFFLE WITH CHEESE SAUCE ...a nice broccoli recipe ! Try it !

INGREDIENTS
  • Butter
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 3 tbsp. each butter & all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. shelled sunflower seeds
  • 5 eggs, separated
  • About 1 tbsp. shelled sunflower seeds (opt.)

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter a 1 to 1 1/2 quart souffle dish or casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, turning dish to coat bottom and sides; set aside. Drain broccoli in colander and press out any excess liquid with a spoon; set aside.
In a 2 quart pan over medium heat, melt the 3 tablespoons butter.
Blend in flour and cook, stirring, until bubbly. Gradually pour in milk nd continue cooking and stirring until sauce boils and thickens.
Stir in salt, nutmeg, pepper and the 1/4 cup sunflower seeds and broccoli; remove from heat. Add egg yolks, beating vigorously with a wooden spoon. Whip egg whites until stiff, moist peaks form; carefully fold egg whites into sauce. Pour mixture into prepared souffle dish. If desired, top with about 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. While souffle bakes, prepared sauce to serve at the table. The broccoli recipe of souffle is ready to serve.... immediately. Nice taste !

CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE:

In small pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Blend in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook, stirring, until bubbly. Gradually pour in 1 cup milk and continue cooking and stirring until sauce boils and thickens. Add:
  • 1/2 tsp. each dry mustard & salt
  • A dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 1/4 c. (about 5 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
Stir until cheese is melted. The broccoli recipe is ready to serve.....great taste ! Enjoy it !

creamy-broccoli-pasta

BROCCOLI COLE SLAW

BROCCOLI COLE SLAW ...try this nice broccoli recipe ! Great !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 bag (16 oz.) broccoli cole slaw
  • 1 bag (3 oz.) Snack Ramen Oriental Noodle Soup (Oriental flavor)
  • 1 c. cooking oil
  • 6 tbsp. sugar
  • 6 tbsp. vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c. chopped green onions may also be added

INSTRUCTIONS
Place shredded broccoli into bowl with onions. Crush oriental noodles and add to salad. Mix oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and flavor packet (from soup mix). Right before serving pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. The broccoli recipe is ready....enjoy it !

sesame-broccli-recipe

BROCCOLI AND ORZO










BROCCOLI AND ORZO
..a great broccoli recipe to try !

broccoli Recipe INGREDIENTS
  • 1 c. orzo
  • 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, grated
  • 1 med. onion, chopped fine
  • 1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli (defrosted & drained)
  • 1 stick butter
Broccoli Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
Cook orzo in 2 quarts of water and drain. Saute onions and broccoli in butter until soft. Combine onions, broccoli, orzo and Velveeta.
Mix until smooth and blended.
Pour into a 2 quart baking pan (I prefer a Corning ware or Pyrex pan.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat until warm. The broccoli recipe is ready to serve.....hmmm...nice !
lemon-broccili-recipe

AMISH BROCCOLI SALAD

AMISH BROCCOLI SALAD ...try this great broccoli recipe....a great one !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lg. head broccoli, broken into small flowerettes
  • 1 med. onion or about 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 8 to 10 slices bacon
  • 1 c. mayonnaise
  • 1/4 to 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 to 3 tbsp. vinegar
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1/2 c. nuts (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut bacon into bits and fry crisp. Mix together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, bacon and raisins. Pour over broccoli and onions. Mix well. Let stand at least 1 hour or more before serving. The broccoli recipe is ready to serve....enjoy the salad !
broccoli-and-orzo

STILTON, CELERY AND BROCCOLI SOUP

STILTON, CELERY AND BROCCOLI SOUP ..a great broccoli recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 piece celery
  • 1 broccoli
  • 1 pint chicken stock
  • 2 ounces of Stilton cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pint double (or heavy) cream
INSTRUCTIONS
in a food processor or blender, purée vegetables and stock together; add cream and Stilton. Blend for a further 2 mins until a thick, creamy consistency is achieved.
Add salt and peper to taste. Serve with a crusty bread roll...and the broccoli recipe is ready ! Enjoy !
calamari-broccoli-and-endive.

BROCCOLI CHICKEN CUPS

BROCCOLI CHICKEN CUPS RECIPE..try this nice broccoli recipe..!

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
  • 1 10 oz. can cream of chicken soup, (no water added)
  • 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
  • 2 small plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 pkg. frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the first 8 ingredients together and set aside.
Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with Pam.
Roll pastry out on a floured bread board in the shape of a 12X9 inch rectangle.
Cut pastry into 4 lengthwise strips 3 strips wide.
Press the pastry squares into muffin cups and spoon chicken mixture into the cups.
Sprinkle over with Parmesan cheese. The broccoli recipe is ready...!
broccoli-cole-slaw.

BROCCOLI BEAN AND BOWTIE PASTA SALAD

BROCCOLI RECIPE BEAN AND BOWTIE PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 oz bowtie pasta cooked tender and drained
  • 11 oz can mandarin oranges; drained
  • 15 oz can garbanzo beans; drained and rinsed
  • 1 large bunch of fresh broccoli; washed, trimmed and chopped
  • 2 green onions; sliced thin
Dressing:
  • 1/4 c white vinegar
  • 1/4 c orange juice
  • 1 tbs vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
In large salad bowl, toss cooled pasta with mandarin oranges and vegetables. In a shaker container combine ingredients for the dressing; shake to mix.
Pour dressing over the salad. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time. The broccoli recipe is ready...enjoy !
broccoli-chicken-cups.