broccoli ideas?

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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?

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
1/2 can cream of broccoli soup
1/2 cup miracle whip or mayonnaise
1/4 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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"Tom" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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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?

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

Oh yes! I forgot about broccoli casserole! While I love water chestnuts, I don't add them to this.

I make this pretty much like I make my hash-brown potato casserole, with a bechamel and then add
lots of shredded cheese, French Fried onions, pepper and then top with buttered cornflake crumbs.
Layer this in a 13X9 baking dish and bake at 350F about 30 minutes or until bubbly and the top is
browned. Yum!

Jill

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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

It freezes very well if you blanch it first. Let it drain and pack in serving-sized portions in
bags, squeezing out as much air as possible before you close the bags.

We like it blanched till it is still crunchy, then chilled and served with ranch dressing or blue
cheese sauce to dip it into.

It makes a tasty casserole with seasoned white sauce (with cheese if you like it) topped with
buttery seasoned breadcrumbs or crushed cracker crumbs, baked till hot and browned.

gloria p

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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

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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

Hello From Canada

Tom, I have a GREAT Broccoli recipe for you. Also, freezing be sure to blanch small spears for 3 min
& lg spears for 4-5 min then pack (cooled & dry about 5-10 min) into rigid freeze containers... 1
stalk up & 1 stalk down works well. To cook, cook per usual in boiling water or steam... I grow 600+
Broccoli plants and the above method works well for us.

From a family friend in Minnesota this broccoli chicken recipe is fantastic!!

350 - 400. 20 - 30 min.
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4-5 medium chicken breast cooked & cubed 1/2 inch 2 - 4 LG head Broccoli with stems cooked/steamed
then cubed 1/2 inch 1 Can Cream Chicken Soup
1/2 Cup Mayo 1 Tsp Lemon Juice 1 Tsp Curry Powder 1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheese Stuffing / Dressing (1
Box STOVE TOP CHICKEN Stuffing works well) to cover bottom of 10x13 casserole dish
2/2 Cup bread crumbs mixed with 4 TB Butter for topping =optional. S&P to taste.
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Butter Casserole Dish. Glass cooks this recipe better than cast iron or metal. Mix Soup & Mayo with
Lemon juice & Curry to form a sauce. Layer Casserole Dish:
3)1 inch layer Stuffing
4)Broccoli pieces
5)Chicken pieces
6)Mayo/Soup Sauce
7)Any Remaining Broccoli/Chicken/Stuffing
8)Cheese
9)Butter Bread crumb topping.

Bake 350-400 for 20-30 Minutes.
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Hope you try this recipe Tom! It's a great Broccili Chicken Dinner

Robyn.

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Hope you try this recipe Tom! It's a great Broccili Chicken Dinner

Robyn.

This common recipe for Chicken Divan is much improved with a splash of sherry in with the mayo/soup
mix. I like to chunk the chicken and use cuts of broccoli, and only enough stuffing to place on top.
Good stuff isn't it? Goomba

An old favorite in my family.

Charlie

PERCH WITH CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE AND BROCCOLI

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2 lbs. perch fillets, fresh or frozen
3/4 cup dry white wine 1 samll onion, sliced 1 small bay leaf 1 tsp. salt
4/2 tsp. tarragon 1 clove garlic, minced
5/2 tsp. dry mustard
6/4 tsp. pepper
7/4 tsp. salt 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tbs. lemon juice 20 oz. frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained
(or equal fresh) paprika

Thaw fish if necessary. Combine wine, onion, bay leaf, salt and tarragon in a skillet. Bring to a
boil reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add fish, cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until fish
flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove fish and reserve stock.

While the fish is cooking, prepare the sauce: combine garlic, mustard, pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Mash together until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Strain fish stock and pour 1/4 to
1/2 cup of the stock into the garlic mixture until desired sauce consistency is achieved.

Arrange the broccoli on heated serving platter and place hot drained fillets on spears. Spoon sauce
over fillets and broccoli. Sprinkle with paprika. Serves 4 to 6.

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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

Another favorite Charlie

Broccoli Parmesan

1.5 lbs. broccoli or 2 pkgs frozen broccoli 2 green onions, chopped
2/4 cup butter 1 tbs. flour
3/2 tsp. salt dash pepper dash saffron, optional 1 cup light cream 2 tbs. diced pimento
4/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Wash, clean and parboil broccoli until nearly tender. Cook onions in butter until tender. Stir in
flour and seasonings. Add cream and cook until thickened, stirring. Add pimento. Arrange partially
cooked broccoli in a shallow baking dish. Pour sauce over broccoli and sprinkle with the cheese.
Bake at 350F for 30 to 35 minutes, until broccoli is heated and cheese is lightly browned.

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Hope you try this recipe Tom! It's a great Broccili Chicken Dinner

Robyn.

This common recipe for Chicken Divan is much improved with a splash of

sherry in with the mayo/soup

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mix. I like to chunk the chicken and use cuts of broccoli, and only enough

stuffing to place on top.

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Good stuff isn't it? Goomba

This is my preferred Chicken Divan recipe - ain't got no soup in it.

Charlie

CHICKEN DIVAN

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2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen broccoli spears 2 cups sliced cooked chicken 4 tbs. butter 4 tbs. flour 2 cups
chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan 4 tsp. prepared mustard 2 tbs. minced onion 2 tbs.
dry sherry
2/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Cook broccoli and drain it. Cut each spear in half and arrange in bottom of shallow casserole.
Arrange sliced chicken over broccoli.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Blend in flour and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually
stir in chicken broth and cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and bubbles 1
minute. Stir in cheese, mustard, onion, sherry and Worcestershire sauce. Continue cooking and
stirring over low heat 1 minute longer. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Pour sauce over
chicken and broccoli.

Bake, uncovered in 400F oven for 25 minutes, or until bubbly-hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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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

Perhaps a pie?

Charlie

BROCCOLI PIE

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1 lb. yellow onion, chopped 1 bunch broccoli, chopped butter 3 eggs 1 cup milk 8 oz. cream
cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 tsp. garlic granules
2/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
3/2 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 375F. Sauté chopped onion and broccoli in butter until soft but no too soft. Combine
in blender, eggs, milk, cream cheese, Parmesan and seasoning. Pour everything into a glass pie pan
or small square pan, and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

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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

Just one more

Charlie

BROCCOLI WITH BACON

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6 strips bacon, about 1/4 lb. 1 lb. broccoli salt pepper

Fry bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble it. Pour off all but 2 tbs. of the bacon fat from the pan.
Remove the stems from the broccoli, peel and slice them. Cut heads into florets. Cook the stems and
florets in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Just before
serving, heat the 2 tbs. bacon fat over medium heat. Add the cooked broccoli and toss until heated
through. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with the bacon.

Charles Gifford said:

This is my preferred Chicken Divan recipe - ain't got no soup in it.

Charlie

Lovely sounding! And has to be so much better than the soup ones. Don't you agree that sherry really
adds to the dish? Goomba

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This is my preferred Chicken Divan recipe - ain't got no soup in it.

Charlie

Lovely sounding! And has to be so much better than the soup ones. Don't

you

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agree that sherry really adds to the dish? Goomba

Gotta have the Sherry!

Charlie

On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 03:14:23 GMT, "Tom" <[email hidden]>

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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

forgiveness if i've posted this before:

sweet (and hot and sour) broccoli with pork (adapted from jim lee's chinese cookbook)

1 cup pork sliced for stir-fry

1 medium bunch broccoli

2-4 slices ginger root, shredded

1 clove garlic, minced (i use the nasty stuff in a jar)

1/4 cup rice vinegar

seasonings:

2/4 cup brown sugar (i use brownulated)

2 tbl soy sauce

3/4 cup dry sherry

4/2 tsp rooster sauce (or tabasco or other hot sauce)

5/2 tsp accent (msg)

oil for stir-frying

teriaki sauce

* * * * *

marinate pork slices in teriaki sauce, if desired. rinse broccoli and shake to drain. cut florets
into bite-size pieces and set aside. cut off tough bottom portions of broccoli stalks and discard.
using a sharp paring knife, peel the remaining stalks and then slice thinly and cover with rice
vinegar in bowl. mix together seasoning items in bowl, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. let pork
and broccoli slices marinate for about half an hour.

to cook: heat wok hot and dry. add oil. turn heat to medium and add garlic and ginger and cook until
garlic is golden and they begin to release their fragrance. return heat to high and add pork. stir-
fry until pork begins to brown. drain off vinegar from broccoli slices into the seasonings, and add
the slices to wok. stir-fry for about 1 minute. add the florets and stir fry briefly, just long
enough for florets to turn a bright, deep green. add seasonings and stir briefly. cover wok and
remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes or so to let sauce penetrate. the gravy will not be
thick, so i wouldn't serve it over rice.

i haven't seen a dish much like it in any restaurant, but it's pretty damn tasty.