broccoli ideas?

Tom said:

I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is ready.. all 12 plants. Anyone
have any good ideas?

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Elizabeth Burris's Broccoli Salad

Recipe By : Nathalie Dupree Cooks for Family and Friends Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 1/2 pounds broccoli
1/2 red onion -- chopped 1 cup sunflower seeds
2/2 cup raisins 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar -- optional
4/2 pound bacon -- cooked and crumbled

Clean and cut the broccoli into small pieces, using all the broccoli except the end chunks. Mix
together the broccoli, onion, sunflower seeds, raisins and mushrooms. Make the dressing
combining the mayo, vinegar and sugar. Twenty minutes before serving, toss the salad with the
bacon and dressing.

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NOTES : I never use more than 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Ranch Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

2-2 1/2 cups broccoli cut into pieces 2-2 1/2 cups cauliflower cut into pieces red onions (optional)
cut into pieces green bell pepper cut into pieces one packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (dry)
bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing +/- 1/2 cup buttermilk

Mix and add buttermilk and 'wet' dressing until desired consistency is obtained. The measurements
aren't exact, because it's really to how you like it, some people like less buttermilk because it's
'zestier' with the dry mix and some like more - you decide 🙂 Also, we tried the off brand dressing
and fat free and it just wasn't the same, you may think different though 🙂

Emily
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I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is

ready..

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all 12 plants. Anyone have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed with

a

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touch of butter and salt and I may do a soup. What are some other recipes that would highlight the
fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone have any

luck

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with freezing it?

Tom

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What are some other recipes that would highlight the fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone
have any luck

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I always add a shake or two of sugar to my broccoli, in addition to salt. It seems to take the edge
off of that gassy smell. I bring water to boil, add salt and sugar, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, no
longer. Nancree

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I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is ready.. all 12 plants. Anyone
have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed with a touch of butter and salt and I may do a soup.
What are some other recipes that would highlight the fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone have any
luck with freezing it?

Tom

This isn't a recipe per se, but my mother always made it this way and to this day it's my favorite
way of eating broccoli.

Cut broccoli into pieces - this isn't a fancy dish so no need to discard the stalks - just peel them
and leave the florets attached. Steam broccoli until al dente, plunge into ice water.

Add some minced fresh garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss, chill for 30 minutes and serve.
Simple and delicious!
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I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is ready.. all 12 plants. Anyone
have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed with a touch of butter and salt and I may do a soup.
What are some other recipes that would highlight the fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone have any
luck with freezing it? Tom

I haven't frozen it, but I figure if I can buy it frozen, I can probably do it, too. Ball Blue
Book instructions for freezing recommend separating heads into convenient size sections, soaking
in brine (1 cup salt to 1 gallon water) for 30 minutes to remove critters, rinse and drain. Blanch
medium-size sections 3 minutes in a large quantity of water; large-size sections 4 minutes. Cool.
(Chill in ice water for at least as long as blanching time -- I learned to chill twice as long as
blanch time). Drain, pack into freezer/canning jars (huh? that's different), freezer boxes, or
vacuum package.

If it were me, I'd be sorely tempted to freeze the stalks on a wax paper lined cookie sheet, then
put them into a freezer bag for long term storage. If stored properly, they should remain loose
enough for easy removal of just the right quanity for a meal or recipe.
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Sautéed Broccoli and Onions

INGREDIENTS: 5 cups broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 med. red onion, sliced 2 Tbs. Olive
Oil Salt and Pepper to taste 1 tsp. lemon juice 4 Tbs. sesame seeds

METHOD: Using a 12" non-stick pan, heat oil. Add sliced onions and carmelize. Add in broccoli
pieces, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Flip contents regularly to prevent burning and help
with mixing onions and broccoli together. Add sesame seeds last few minutes of cooking. Serve.

There's also a lemon broccoli pasta sauce that is served over fetuccini but I've misplaced that
recipe. I'll have to dig about some more.

The Ranger

Stir fry/sauté with garlic. If you do steam it, use some oyster sauce.

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I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is

ready..

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all 12 plants. Anyone have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed with

a

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touch of butter and salt and I may do a soup. What are some other recipes that would highlight the
fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone have any

luck

Quoted message said:

with freezing it?

Tom

Tom said:

I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is ready.. all 12 plants. Anyone
have any good ideas?

Bacon fat (or preferred cooking oil, or butter) Broccoli, two medium heads Juice of a lemon Soy
sauce, about 2 teaspoons (or fish sauce, if you have some to hand) Toasted sesame oil, about a
teaspoon Garlic or garlic butter (optional)

Cut off florets, break to similar bite sizes. Peel stalks and cut into bitesized lumps.

Heat bacon fat in a non-stick pan over very high heat. Throw in the stalks and sautee briefly. Add
the florets and continue to sautee until everything is crunchy-tender and browned in spots. If you
think chopped garlic would be useful, add it now, and sautee briefly.

Reduce heat to medium. Squeeze lemon through a sieve, toss the broccoli to mix thoroughly. Sprinkle
with soy sauce, similarly.

Remove from heat. Sprinkle with the sesame oil. If you decided garlic butter would go well, throw in
a healthy pat and toss until it melts. Salt and pepper to taste, if you think it needs it.

Serve.

Cooking the lemon juice into the browned broccoli intensifies the flavor beautifully. Lemon (or
lime) juice, soy (or fish) sauce, and sesame oil make a delicious combination.
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If it were me, I'd be sorely tempted to freeze the stalks on a wax paper lined cookie sheet, then
put them into a freezer bag for long term storage.

Why's that?

The Ranger

The best recipes for cole slaw made with cabbage work well with fresh broccoli. Slice your broccoli
thin. Add grated carrot and scallions. Make a dressing of a little mayonnaise and vinegar.

--Lia

Tom said:

I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is ready.. all 12 plants. Anyone
have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed with a touch of butter and salt and I may do a soup.
What are some other recipes that would highlight the fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone have any
luck with freezing it?

Tom

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I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is

ready..

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all 12 plants. Anyone have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed with

a

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touch of butter and salt and I may do a soup. What are some other recipes that would highlight the
fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone have any

luck

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with freezing it?

Tom

It makes excellent compost.

David

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Broccoli Casserole! This recipe is an adaption on one that I found in one of my mom's old cookbooks.
It's a bit fancier than other broc. casseroles, with water chestnuts and pimento. Up untl the last
time I made it, I used the frozen chopped broccoli. I switched to the frozen florets, but I can't
remember how many I added...

Broccoli Casserole With Water Chestnuts

2 10-oz packages chopped broccoli
1/2 can cream of mushroom soup
2/2 can cream of broccoli soup
3/2 cup miracle whip or mayonnaise
4/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sour cream 1 small jar diced pimentos 1 small can of water chestnuts,
finely diced 2 Tablespoons grated onion (can add a little more if desired) 1 cup shredded cheddar
cheese (I prefer to use sharp cheddar) 1 egg cracker crumbs/butter

Gently steam broccoli. It should be warm, but still bright green in color. After broccoli is cooked
and drain, mix it with the other ingredients except the cracker crumbs and butter. Put the broccoli
mixture into a pan (we usually use a 13 inch by 9 inch). Melt a little bit of butter and mix with
cracker crumbs (not sure how many--enough to completely cover the top of the casserole). Put the
crumbs on the casserole, then bake for about 20 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.

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I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is

ready..

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all 12 plants. Anyone have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed with

a

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touch of butter and salt and I may do a soup. What are some other recipes that would highlight the
fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone have any

luck

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with freezing it?

This recipe is simplicity simplified. You can, of course, substitute your fresh broccoli for my
frozen broccoli florets.

Ingredients: One bag of frozen baby (petite) broccoli florets (or your fresh broccoli chopped up)
One bag of frozen blueberries About 1-2 cups of sweet Balsamic vinegar.

Procedure: Put all the ingredients in a tight container and let it sit until the broccoli and
blueberries are thawed. Turn the con- tainer over now and then.

I eat over a pound of raw broccoli this way everyday.

Hey, I just got an idea. When I make it tonight, I'm going to add a tablespoon of Splenda.

George W. Cherry

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If it were me, I'd be sorely tempted to freeze the stalks on a wax paper lined cookie sheet, then
put them into a freezer bag for long term storage. If stored properly, they should remain loose
enough for easy removal of just the right quanity for a meal or recipe.
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That is exactly how I freeze it. Cut it up into cooking (steaming) size pieces put it on a flexible
cutting boards and quick freeze. That way you can take out whatever amount you want to use for a
meal ... It works great.

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I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is

ready..

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all 12 plants. Anyone have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed

with

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a

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touch of butter and salt and I may do a soup. What are some other

recipes

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that would highlight the fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone have any

luck

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with freezing it?

Tom

It makes excellent compost.

David

LOL! Shades of George H. W. Bush.

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I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is

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all 12 plants. Anyone have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed

with

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a

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touch of butter and salt and I may do a soup. What are some other

recipes

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that would highlight the fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone have any

luck

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with freezing it?

Tom

It makes excellent compost.

David

Ha Ha.... I tried growing broccoli when I lived in Central Florida. I never did get enough 'ready'
broccoli to do anything with. So... I just let the flowerettes bloom. The have very pretty small
yellow flowers. :-)

NancyJaye

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Tom said:

I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is ready.. all 12 plants. Anyone
have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed with a touch of butter and salt and I may do a
soup. What are some other recipes that would highlight the fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone
have any luck with freezing it?

A friend of mine

Liar! You don't have any friends!

steams or boils her broccoli, then sautés some chopped

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garlic, adds some chopped green olives and tosses it all together. It is delicious.

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Tom said:

I went out to the garden this afternoon and saw that my broccoli is ready.. all 12 plants. Anyone
have any good ideas? I want to try it steamed with a touch of butter and salt and I may do a soup.
What are some other recipes that would highlight the fresh flavor of my broccoli? Anyone have any
luck with freezing it?

Tom

Cream of broccoli or broccoli cheese soup is wonderful. Simply steamed with butter, salt & pepper is
also wonderful if you like the taste of broccoli. It can be baked with fish with a cream or cheese
sauce. You can make broccoli quiche; that is, steamed broccoli florets with eggs and cream or milk
and some seasonings like paprika and salt.

Gosh, I can't think of all the things I would do with freshly picked broccoli! I know I'd love it.
It's so expensive at the veggie market and grocery store since it doesn't grow locally.

Jill