Tuesday, September 20, 2011

CAULIFLOWER-BROCCOLI-SPINACH CREAM SOUP








CAULIFLOWER-BROCCOLI-SPINACH CREAM SOUP


BROCCOLI RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 4 c. cauliflower, cut up sm.
  • 4 c. broccoli, cut up sm.
  • 1 c. chopped cabbage
  • 1 c. chopped spinach (frozen)
  • 1/2 c. chopped fine celery
  • 1 1/2 c. American cheese, cut up
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. cream
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt Pepper to taste

BROCCOLI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Put all ingredients in kettle and simmer for 2 hours or until vegetables are tender. Be careful not to scorch...enjoy the broccoli recipe !

Friday, September 9, 2011

BROCCOLI AND BARLEY SOUP

BROCCOLI AND BARLEY SOUP

BROCCOLI RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
  • 6 cups boullion, reconstituted
  • pearl barley
  • 2-3 cups chopped broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • milk

BROCCOLI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Sauté onions, mushrooms, minced garlic and dried rosemary in butter.Pour in 6 cups boullion (vegetable, beef or chicken flavor) and 3/4 cup of pearl barley.
Simmer until barley is soft (about 45 minutes). For thickener, stir 2 tablespoons cornstarch into 1/4 cup of cold water and 2 cups milk.Stir in 2-3 cups broccoli bits and simmer for 10-20 minutes over low heat.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Broccoli Recipe

Thursday, September 1, 2011

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

BROCCOLI RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 1 bag cut frozen broccoli (small bag)
  • 1-8oz. pkg. cream cheese
  • 1/2 block Velveeta cheese
  • 2 cans evaporated milk
BROCCOLI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
In saucepan over low-medium heat, place milk and cheeses until cheese is melted. Once all is melted and smooth you may add more milk if you like it thicker. I usually wait until I add the broccoli, sometimes the water from the broccoli is enough.
broccoli recipe

Thursday, August 25, 2011

BROCCOLI VEGETABLE SOUP

BROCCOLI VEGETABLE SOUP

BROCCOLI RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 8 strips bacon or 1 cup chopped ham
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 4 c. milk
  • 20 oz. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
  • 10 oz. pkg. frozen broccoli, finely chopped
  • 1 chicken or vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

BROCCOLI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Bring the frozen mixed vegetables and finely chopped broccoli to a boil. Set aside to drain.
In a skillet, saute bacon or ham until crispy; drain on paper towels and set aside.
Add enough bacon drippings into soup pan to coat bottom of pan.
Simmer onions until clear in soup pan.
Whisk in 1/4 cup flour and 4 cups milk. Stir well. Add vegetables and bacon and bouillon.
Simmer until soup is thickened to desired consistency.
Salt and pepper to taste. This soup has better flavor when eaten the next day.
Broccoli Recipe

Friday, August 19, 2011

BROCCOLI RICE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

BROCCOLI RICE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

BROCCOLI RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 10oz pkgs of frozen broccoli, cooked and drained
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 2 can cream of chicken soup
  • 6 cups of wild rice
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 3 cups of shredded cheese, your favorite
BROCCOLI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a skillet melt the stick of butter. Sauté onion and garlic, until onions are tender. Set aside to cool.
Steam the frozen broccoli until thawed, then drain well. Let cool.
Cook wild rice according to directions. (Use any type of rice desired; wild rice is exceptionally good in this recipe).
It is important to allow the warm ingredients to cool before mixing everything together so the cheese doesn't melt too soon.
When sufficiently cool, reserve 1/2 cup of the cheese and mix remaining ingredients together. Put in a oven-proof baking dish or casserole dish (or 2 if needed).
Spread reserved 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Cover with foil.
Bake for 20 minutes, remove foil; bake an additional 5 to 15 minutes, or until cheese on top is hot and bubbly.
Make approx 12 servings, recipe can be cut in half.
Broccoli Recipe

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Broccoli Cornbread Recipe

BROCCOLI CORNBREAD RECIPE
Another great broccoli recipe to try !

Broccoli Recipe Ingredients:

* 2 boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix, or similar
* 4 eggs, beaten
* 1 1/2 sticks melted butter or margarine (6 ounces)
* 1 pkg. (10 oz) chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 cup cottage cheese

Broccoli Recipe Instruction:
Combine all ingredients and pour into greased 9- X 13-inch baking dish. Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes, or until lightly browned. The broccoli recipe is ready to serve !
lemon-garlic-broccoli recipe

Monday, August 8, 2011

Lemon Garlic Broccoli

LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLI RECIPE
This lemon garlic broccoli recipe, sauteed in butter... is a nice combination.Try this recipe !

Broccoli Recipe Ingredients:

* 3 tablespoon butter
* 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* salt, to taste
* pepper, to taste, optional

Broccoli Recipe Instructions :
Steam broccoli until tender but firm, about 5 to 7 minutes. heat the butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat; add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the cooked broccoli, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, cooking briefly to combine. This lemon garlic broccoli recipe is ready to serve..great taste !