November 28th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Broccoli, Salad, Tomato
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4cupbutter
- 2tablespoonsolive oil
- 2garlic cloves
- 1onion, chopped
- 2teaspoonssugar
- 2tablespoonsmayonnaise
- 2teaspoonsoregano
- 1teaspoonbasil
- 2bunchesbroccoli
- 4mediumtomatoes, quartered
DIRECTIONS
- Cut broccoli in bite size pieces.
- Saute onion and garlic in butter and oil.
- Remove from heat.
- Add sugar, basil, oregano and mayonnaise.
- Pour over tomatoes and broccoli.
- Stir slightly and refrigerate overnight.
- Enjoy!
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September 21st, 2009 by alice
Tags: Amys, Balls, Broccoli, Cheezy
INGREDIENTS
- 3eggs
- 3cups finely shreddedcheddar cheese
- 16ouncesfrozen chopped broccoli, thawed
- flour
- breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Squeeze the broccoli in paper towels to get as much of the water out as possible.
- Whisk the eggs lightly and stir together with the broccoli and cheese and enough flour to make the dough hold together.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until stiff enough to roll into balls.
- Roll the mixture into balls using 1 tbsp of the mix.Roll each in the bread crumbs.
- Heat a large pan with enough oil to deep fry to 375 degrees.
- Drop a few balls in at a time, making sure they do not stick together or touch.Fry until golden brown.
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July 31st, 2009 by alice
Tags: Broccoli, Cannellonii, Chicken, Ravioli
INGREDIENTS
-
tomato cream sauce (see directions)
- 1/3cupbutter
- 1/3cupflour
- 3cupsmilk
- 28ouncesdiced tomatoes
- 3tablespoonsbutter
- 1onion, large
- 8ouncesmushrooms, diced, uncooked
- 1 1/2cupscooked chicken, diced
- 1 1/2cupsbroccoli, and diced(cooked)
- 1cupparmesan cheese, freshly grated
- salt and pepper
- 30cannelloni tubes, oven ready, exact amount may vary
DIRECTIONS
- Sauce:.
- Melt butter and whisk in flour, add milk, bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes. and simmer.
- Filling:.
- In skillet with butter, cook onions till translucent.
- Add chicken and broccoli , mushrooms and ½ of the cheese plus one cup of tomato mixture.
- Fill cannelloni with mixture and put in baking dish (you may need two) Pour remainder of sauce over the cannelloni and top with remaining parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 – 40 minutes.
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June 11th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Broccoli, Quiche
INGREDIENTS
- 1ready-made pie crust
- 1tablespoonolive oilor canola oil
- 1cupfresh broccoli, cut into smallish pieces, dice the peeled stems
- 1/2cuponions, chopped
- 1/4cupbell peppers, chopped, any color will work
- 1/4cupmushrooms, chopped
- 1/2cuplow-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4cupparmesan cheese, shredded
- 1cupEgg Beaters egg substitute, egg substitute
- 1/4cupskim milk
- 1teaspoongarlic powder
- salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Pre-bake pie shell in a deep pie plate for about 10 minutes, till the shell is slightly tan but not browning.
- While the shell is baking sauté the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms in the oil till they are slightly tender.
- Add broccoli to the pan towards the end and sauté.
- When the crust is done put veggies in the crust.
- Sprinkle cheddar over veggie mixture and top with parmesan.
- In a small bowl combine eggbeaters, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Pour over the veggie mixture and cheeses, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake at 350 until done and no longer jiggly in the center, about 30 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before cutting.
- This can be cut into portions, wrapped in plastic wrap and re-heated for 2 minutes in the microwave.
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June 10th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Broccoli, Casserole, Lovers
INGREDIENTS
- 2 (10 ounce)packagesfrozen chopped broccoli, thawed
- 1/3cupmargarine, melted
- 1 (10 1/2 ounce)cancream of mushroom soup
- 3/4cuplow-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4cuponions, finely chopped
- 2cupsRitz crackers, crushed
- 1 1/2cupscheddar cheese, shredded
- 2eggs, beaten
DIRECTIONS
- Place broccoli in microwave safe dish and microwave on high 5-6 minutes until defrosted.Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- In bowl, mix crackers and butter; pat half of mix onto bottom of 10″ pie plate.Set aside remaining cracker mix.
- In another bowl, mix broccoli withwith remaining ingredients.
- Pour into pie plate and top with remaining crackers.
- Microwave on medium 18-21 minutes until filling is set.
- Let stand 6-8 minutes.Cut into wedges.
- If baking, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake 35-45 minutes until center is set.
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