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Broccoli Two Ways!

Who doesn’t love Broccoli? Lucky for me I found a ton of the yummy super food in my share of fruits and veggies that came in on Tuesday (I’m part of a local organic food buying club aka food co-op). Yes, I admit, I am one of those people that uses broccoli in everything- green smoothies, quiche, side dishes, main dishes- you name it. So broccoli lovers unite! Here are two super easy, very different, and undeniably delish recipes:

Amazing Broccoli Slaw:

Combine in a bowl: Roughly two heads of broccoli chopped, including some stalk!, 1/2 cup toasted almond slivers, 1/3 cup dried cherries (you can use cranberries too! the cherries really complimented the slaw though), 1 shallot sliced super thinly.

In a separate bowl combine: 1/2 c. buttermilk, 1/3 c. mayo, 2 tbsp cider vinegar (if you don’t have cider on hand, replace with red wine or white vinegar…or any light vinegar that you enjoy really), 1 TBSP sugar. Stir really well, then pour mixture over broc mixture and stir well. Serve immediately, or place in fridge for later!

You won’t regret this slaw! The ingredients are so simple, but something about it is amazing. I know this because my dad kept saying ‘Omg, unbelievable’ ‘Excellent’ ‘Wow, this is really great, and I’m not just saying that because you’re my daughter’ and lastly, ‘Did you really make this?’. I’m not sure if he was so enthused because A) He was really hungry, B) Broccoli slaw is all the sudden his favorite food, of C) Because I am THAT good of a chef. Yes, I’m going to go with C. hahah.

*Recipe from Elizabeth Passarella, I think.

Oven Roasted Broccoli

This dish is so easy, it’s more of a family dish because it is full of flavor, but not necessary all that beautiful to look at. You can really change around this recipe to fit your tastes, this recipe is forgiving and always delish.

First: Take 3 TBSP of Panko bread crumbs and toast in oven until lightly golden, about two minutes.

In a bowl combine: A head of broccoli (or whatever you have on hand) chopped, 3 pieces of garlic chopped, 2 TBSP of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt, a few grinds of pepper, and the toasted Panko. Also add in 2 TBSP of shredded parm cheese (or whatever cheese you prefer or have on hand).

Once well tossed, pour mixture onto a baking dish and bake in oven on 350 for 15ish minutes, until broccoli is browned and cheese has melted into a nice crisp! Enjoy.