Dressed Up Broccoli Food

BROCCOLI DRESSED 2 WAYS

Steps:

• Divide the cooked broccoli into 2 serving bowls.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon peel and cook briefly until beginning to turn golden brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add the vinegar mixture and salt and simmer 2 minutes longer.
• Pour dressing over half the broccoli florets and serve immediately.
• Heat the olive oil, garlic, and lemon peel over medium heat and let sizzle gently for a few minutes until garlic is lightly browned. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper and heat for another minute. Pour dressing over half the broccoli florets and serve immediately.

DRESSED-UP BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a microwave-and broiler-safe 1-1/2-qt. dish. Cover and microwave on high until crisp-tender, about 4-1/2 minutes; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over broccoli. Broil for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.

ISHI'S HOLIDAY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE (NO RICE)

Steps:

• COOK BROCCOLI -UNTIL TENDER BUT NOT OVERCOOKED. DRAIN WELL.
• PLACE COOKED BROCCOLI INTO A SPRAYED CASSEROLE DISH.
• MIX CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP, SOUR CREAM, ONION, AND 1 CUP OF SHREDDED CHEESE TOGETHER.
• POUR OVER THE TOP OF THE BROCCOLI.
• TOP WITH CROUTONS AND THEN REMAINING 1/2 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE.
• BAKE AT 350 FOR 20 MINUTES.
• *YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE CAULIFLOWER FOR THE BROCCOLI.
• *ADD COOKED CHICKEN OR HAM FOR A COMPLETE MEAL IN ONE DISH.

DRESSED-UP BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a microwave and broiler safe 1-1/2 qt dish. Cover and microwave on high until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes; drain.
• Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over broccoli.
• Broil for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.

BROCCOLI WITH TOASTED GARLIC CRUMBS

Steps:

• Put 1 inch of water in a 5-quart wide heavy pot, then put a steamer basket inside pot and bring water to a boil. Add broccoli and steam, covered, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook garlic in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in panko, pepper, and salt, then increase heat to moderate and cook, stirring occasionally, until crumbs are golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in zest.
• Transfer broccoli with tongs to crumb mixture in skillet and toss to coat.