Broccoli Slaw

Getting lots of broccoli this time of year. Here is a very nice salad to use some of it up. I like this recipe because it involves chopping, you know how I enjoy chopping. Besides that the taste is very good, the cranberries add a nice tart explosion in my mouth and the apple helps sweeten things up. The nuts add some protein and mellow out the flavors. It comes together quickly and I've kept it in the Frig for a couple days with no problem. Inspiration comes from Full Belly Farm recipes.

Broccoli Soup

So many times I try to make a broccoli soup that reminds me of the broccoli, rice and cheese casserole my Mom made for holidays. But, sigh, I can never quite pull it off. Last time I tried, it was a glorious mess, albeit edible  This recipe is a good substitute, a whole lot lighter and makes for a good lunch or light dinner. Make sure to serve it with a good crusty bread so you can sop up ever drip. This is vegetarian if you use vegetable broth.