We finally got some much needed rain here in Raleigh. This year’s produce has not been as good! I really hope we continue to get the rain we need so we can have good produce next year.
Anyway, this week’s secret ingredient is broccoli, which is in season in North Carolina. Ginger Lemon Girl is our host!
BROCCOLI
Varieties: Broccoli is part of the cabbage family and is a cool season crop. Most common variety is Calabrese named after Calabria, Italy where it was first cultivated.
Fun Facts: 1/2 cup of raw or cooked broccoli is 15 calories and 1 serving of the five servings of fruits/veggies you need in one day. (Dole.com: PDF)
Selection: Buy tightly packed florets that are bright green with a slightly lighter stalk. You do not want yellowing broccoli or a stalk that has become white. Buy local and in season when you can.
Store: Refrigerate in your vegetable crisper for up to five days. Do not wash before storing because moisture will prematurely decay your broccoli.
A Few Recipes: My Chicken Broccoli Casserole, Simply Recipes’ Steamed Broccoli, 101 Cookbook’s Broccoli and Cauliflower Pasta (use Tinkayada penne), Mrs. G.F.’s Basic Crustless Quiche with Broccoli, and Gluten Free Goddess’ Stir Fry Bliss
MY GLUTEN FREE MENU
Monday: Chicken Broccoli Wrap
Tuesday: Cornish Hens with Stuffing (making these did not happen last week!)
Wednesday: Vegetarian Chipotle Chili
Thursday: Flank Steak with Brown Rice and Cabbage
Friday: Southwestern Mac ‘n’ cheese with salad
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
(featuring Dan as a spider and me as the black widow)
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Posted on October 29th, 2007 by Natalie
Filed under: gluten free menu
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What a cute picture Natalie! I nearly didn’t recognize you! Looks a like a great menu! I know what you mean about not getting to certain menu items! I didn’t get to several last week! I sometimes get over-zealous when I’m planning. Looking forward to our baking session this weekend!
Yup. My chicken soup moved to today from last week, and I am just getting ready to post my cornish hen recipe :D, but you will have that rice stuffing recipe then this week, right?
I was looking forward to that one.
Adorable pic. You look too good after having a baby!
Carrie and SM-
It is kinda embarrassing because I am wearing black lipstick, but I am trying to be festive for the boys!
I am going to try and post that stuffing! I have been lazy lately. lol
Natalie,
That is such a great picture! I’m hoping your going to post the Chicken Broccoli wrap for me too =)