You are here: Home / broccoli Quick & easy! though I’m using rigatoni instead of ziti because I have 1/2 bag open. Holy smoke. I just looked more carefully at the instructions and it doesn’t even bake. Talk about easy. ZITI AND BROCCOLI Serves 6-8 1 box ziti or other large macaroni, cooked, drained2 bunches fresh broccoli, cut into flowerets, cooked,
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Tonight is Grillin’ Saturday, too! Fancy Monday Published on August 28, 2018 by Marica | Edit Clockwise from top: Creative Cooking Green Rice, Chicken Baked in Cream, Broccoli Casserole with Bleu Cheese It used to be Marica Cooks Monday but due to a deviation from Mr. Big Food’s normal teaching schedule, occasional Monday this semester will be Fancy. Mind you,
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Served with Baked Chicken in Cream— a Craig Claiborne recipe. Recipe: Broccoli Casserole with Blue Cheese Published on August 28, 2018 by Marica BROCCOLI CASSEROLE WITH BLUE CHEESEServes 8-10 2 Tbsp butter2 Tbsp flour3 oz package cream cheese, softened¼ C crumbled blue cheese1 C milk20 oz broccoli, cooked, drained, and chopped (can use frozen)1/3 C round butter crackers,
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CORN BREAD BROCCOLI PIE Serves 6 1 package (8 ½ oz) corn muffin mix (like Jiffy)12 oz luncheon meat, cut into ½ inch cubes (preferably homemade—see recipes in Meats section—but can use Spam in a pinch)10 oz broccoli spears, cooked and drained (can use frozen)1 ½ C shredded yellow cheese Preheat oven to 400o. Prepare
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SMALL BATCH BROCCOLI CORN BREAD AND VARIATION 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix1 medium onion, chopped¾ C cottage cheese2 eggs, beaten10 oz package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained3 Tbsp butter, melted1 C shredded cheese Preheat oven to 375o. Combine corn muffin mix, onion, cottage cheese, eggs, and frozen chopped broccoli, mixing well. Melt butter
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CORN BREAD VARIATIONS Mr. Big Food says, “When I’m in a pinch, I’m a Jiffy corn bread and muffin guy. It’s the closest I’ve found to scratch corn breads I like. Plus, you can doctor up your Jiffy corn bread and muffins with some interesting add-ins, as shown below.” MEXICAN CORN BREAD Stir in 2
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BROCCOLI CASSEROLE WITH BLUE CHEESE Serves 8-10 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp flour 3 oz package cream cheese, softened ¼ C crumbled blue cheese 1 C milk 20 oz broccoli, cooked, drained, and chopped (can use frozen) 1/3 C round butter crackers, crushed (about 10 Ritz-sized crackers) Preheat oven to 350o. Melt butter in a
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This Broccoli Florentine together with the herbed minute steaks and a salad tossed with homemade French dressing were a Fancy Night supper a while back. Delicioso! Pictured is the Broccoli Roman Style variation (below). BROCCOLI ALLA FIORENTINA AND OTHER ITALIAN VARIATIONS Serves 4 1 lb broccoli, washed and trimmed, heavy stalks (over ½ inch thick)
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Served on Fancy Night with Chicken Cloister Style– a Master Chef recipe. BROCCOLI OR ASPARAGUS EN CASSEROLE 1 lb broccoli or asparagus, cooked and drained 1 C milk 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped fine 10 saltine crackers, crushed fine into crumbs 2 Tbsp butter, cut into pieces, plus more for greasing baking dish Creole seasoning, to
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Mr. Big Food cut this recipe in half, and cooked the rice in carrot stock for added goodness. “This dish may be prepared and frozen. Bring to room temperature before baking.”—The Creative Cooking Course (1982) CREATIVE COOKING GREEN RICE Makes about 12 servings 10 oz broccoli, cooked, drained, chopped 2 C milk 1 stick butter
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This was from an early Spring Supper. Explanation for the post-it-note (TM) here. BROCCOLI VINAIGRETTE Serves 6 20 oz broccoli, cooked, drained, chopped, and chilled (can use frozen, cooked according to package directions, drained, and chilled) 1 ½ C Italian dressing (preferably homemade—see recipes in this section) 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 2 oz jar chopped pimento, drained 8
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BROCCOLI WITH FRIED ONION RINGS Serves 4-6 20 oz broccoli, cooked and drained (can use frozen) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can French-fried onion rings Preheat oven to 350o. Place drained broccoli in a lightly greased 2 quart casserole, cover with soup, and top with onion rings. Bake covered for 20 minutes.
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The Grill The broccoli Tender on the outside, crispy on the inside and oh so tasty! Timing is everything. Times given in the recipe are predicated on a hot chicken fire. BROCCOLI ON THE GRILL WITH LEMON JUICE AND GARLIC 1 lb broccoli florets (defrosted if frozen)2-3 Tbsp olive oil1 lemon cut in half4 cloves
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Last evening as we were preparing a truly delicious– and simple– meal, I looked in the pantry and asked Mr. Big Food, “Do you know we still have dried lima beans from last year’s garden?” Mr Big Food responded, “Yes. Good thing, too.” ~~ Via Instapundit: CHANGE: Corn and soybeans hit record highs, stir food
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