Broccoli Salad with Raisins or What to Take to a Potluck

It would seem I’m on a bit of a broccoli bender. First came the challenge of concocting a brunch recipe with broccoli that yielded the highly flavorful broccoli breakfast tostadas smeared with an Aleppo pepper white bean spread, roasted broccoli, a dollop of labneh, and a sprinkling of sambal oelek, giving that meal that encompasses… Continue reading Broccoli Salad with Raisins or What to Take to a Potluck

Jeff Friedman’s Pan-Sauteed Broccoli with Walnuts

Jeff Friedman and I don’t argue often, but when it comes to bread, we’ve almost come to blows. Okay, maybe that’s overstating things but he has tried convincing me that New England’s bread economy rivals San Francisco’s. Part of his argument included a visit to King Arthur Flour last time I ventured to New England.… Continue reading Jeff Friedman’s Pan-Sauteed Broccoli with Walnuts

Broccoli Breakfast Tostadas

  Broccoli gets passed over so easily, perhaps florets for breakfast don’t appeal. It’s time to reconsider the crown for the morning meal.   Break it up with a sharp knife into bite-size bits. Toss in fresh lemon zest and garlic-infused olive oil to convince an ornery guest.   Start with a humble tostada, It… Continue reading Broccoli Breakfast Tostadas