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| Broccoli and Three Cheese Souffle |
This year's celebratory dish for International I Love Broccoli Day is Broccoli and Three Cheese Souffle. I made a test version last Sunday, to make sure that it will turn out right on Saturday, when I will celebrate properly. Tomorrow I am unfortunately first at work and then having dinner with a friend, so can't celebrate in style and on the right date. Of course we shall toast Brocoli Le Grand in the course of the evening tomorrow - between the starter and main course, probably.
I never made souffle before, so this was a bit of a culinary adventure for me. I used a Delia Smith recipe, a quick google will lead you to her website and recipe. I followed instructions carefully, except that I used cream instead of milk for a richer taste.
As you can see, it turned out very well! My souffle dish was a little large, so the souffle didn't rise above the rim of the dish, but frankly I don't mind - I'd hate for it to overspill and make a mess of my oven. I buttered the dish and dusted it with grated cheese, which is a new one for me - usually I use flour or breadcrumbs.
I ate the souffle with a mixed salad, and, I hate to admit this, the salad was better than the souffle! The souffle tasted boring. Insipid. I don't think I will make it again, but seeing as I bought this souffle dish for the occasion (£0.48 at the Animal Sanctuary Shop) I might use it to make a different type of souffle - perhaps a chocolate one? Apparently broccoli and chocolate go well together, provided it is dark chocolate ....
So I think for Saturday's celebratory feast I shall prepare a few other broccoli-ish dishes, including some plain boiled spears with olive oil and a bit of grated nutmeg - still my favourite preparation!
Happy International I love Broccoli Day!!!!
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| Ingredients |
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| Buttered dish dusted with grated Parmesan cheese |
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| The broccoli mess inside its dish |
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| Risen to the top! |
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| Nice fluffy texture |
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| Served with mixed salad |
