Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad 

1 head of broccoli 
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 c. Raisins
1/2 c. chopped Onion    

Dressing: 
3/4 c. Mayonnaise
2 T. Vinegar
1/4 c. Sugar

Mix dressing and pour over salad ingredients early in day. 

Cheese Broccoli Casserole

Cheese Broccoli Casserole

• 1.5 lbs. Fresh broccoli
• 2 slightly beaten eggs
• 1/2 c. Shredded cheddar cheese. 
• 3/4 c. Cottage cheese
• 2 T. Finely chopped onion 
• 1 t. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 t. Salt
• 1/8 t. pepper
• 1/4 c. Fine dry bread crumbs. 
•  1 T. Butter, melted. 

 Wash and trim broccoli; cut into smaller pieces or spears. Cook broccoli in small amt. Unsalted water about 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Meanwhile, in bowl combine eggs, cheeses, onion, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sc. Arrange broccoli in a shallow 1.5 qt. Baking dish; spoon cheese mixture over top. Stir together bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 min. Or until heated through and egg mixture is set. Serve immediately. Makes 4-6 servings.

Black Bean Salsa

• 2 cans black beans
• 2 cans black eyed peas
• 2 cans corn (drained)
• 8-10 Roma or plum tomatoes
• 3 avocados (diced)
• Zesty Italian dressing, 1/2 of small bottle
• pure` of lime 

Serve with lime or guacamole chips, or plain tortilla chips.

Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews

Broccoli with Garlic Butter & Cashews

1 1/2 lb fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1/3 c butter
1 Tbs brown sugar
3 Tbs soy sauce
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c chopped salted cashews
Steam broccoli- about 7 min.
Melt butter on oven over med heat. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, pepper & garlic. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Mix in the cashews & pour sauce over broccoli. Transfer to serving platter. Serve immediately.

Spiced Carrots

Spiced Carrots

4-6 peeled & chopped carrots
1 onion, chopped small
1-2 Tbs butter
1/2 Tbs brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp salt
ground pepper to taste
Saute onions in butter while steaming carrots.
Combine steamed carrots to the onions, along with all the spices. Cook 3-5 minutes. NIce complimentary side when served with a salty meat or cheesy potatoes.

Garden Vegetable Salad Stacker

Garden Vegetable Salad Stacker

 

2 large tomatoes, each cut into 6 slices

6 oz. Mozarella cheese, cut into 6 slices

1/3 cup Italian Dressing

6 slices red onion

12 seedless cucumber slices

6 fresh basil leaves

 

Place 6 of the tomato slices on platter; top each with 1 cheese slice. Drizzle with half of the dressing.

Top each with 1 onion slice, 2 cucumber slices and second tomato slice.

Drizzle with remaining dressing; top with basil.

Beautiful presentation when you’re having guests.