Seattle Gourmet Broccoli Recipes

BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SKILLET FLAN

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
• Whisk together eggs, milk, pepper, nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined, then whisk in Cheddar and 3 tablespoons parmesan.
• Heat oil in a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shallot, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add hash browns and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Spread potatoes evenly in skillet and cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and spread broccoli over potatoes, then pour in egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Bake until set 2 inches from edge but still slightly wobbly in center, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Turn on broiler. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until top is set, puffed, and golden brown.

GOURMET CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in pan, do not brown. Add vegetables, toss to coat with butter, then press parchment paper on top of vegetables--this is called "sweating"-- for better flavor. Put lid on pan and simmer very gently until vegetables have softened. Do not brown.
• Remove paper, add chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are soft.
• Put in blender and puree until smooth. Pour back in pan, add salt, pepper, and cream. Simmer gently, do not boil or cream will curdle, until heated through.

SEATTLE GOURMET BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook fresh broccoli in boiling, salted water until tender-crisp; drain and chop coarsely. (Cook frozen broccoli as directed on package, then drain). Make white sauce by blending 1/4 cup butter, flour, chicken stock base, and salt, then add milk and cook until thickened. Meanwhile, melt 6 tablespoons butter in 2/3 cup hot water and seasoning packet. Pour over stuffing mix in bowl. Add nuts and toss together. Turn broccoli into buttered 2 quart casserole. Pour white sauce over and top with stuffing. Press down slightly. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) for 20 to 25 minutes.