About a week or two ago, I found some very good-looking broccolini at the local grocery store and decided to pick some up even though I had no idea what I should make with the bunch. I ended up looking in my cookbooks (including the ones from the library) and couldn't find anything that seemed good so to the Internet I went! I found this simple "Garlicky Broccolini" recipe from Rachel Ray: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/garlicky-broccolini-recipe/index.html. I ended up making it one night, and decided to pair it with some Garlic Parmesan Popovers from my Gourmet cookbook — my first attempt at Popovers. The Gourmet recipe is also online at: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Garlic-Parmesan-Popovers-11444. My thoughts on the recipes follow the pictures below.
I thought the broccolini turned out well though I admit that I probably won't use this recipe again — it was just a little too simple, and I think there are probably other dishes I can throw broccolini in to make a more flavorful and memorable meal. My first attempt at popovers also turned out well — I used my silicon baking cups and pre-heated them in the oven per a tip I found online. They rose uncontrollably (as they should!) and had a great consistency when we took them out of the oven. The only complaint I have is that they tasty pretty "egg-y", and as someone who is not really a fan egg-flavored foods, I could only eat one popover. Andy enjoyed them though, and ate all of the leftovers so if you are looking for a popover recipe, it seems this would be a good one to start with!
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