Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic

Ingredients:2 bunches of broccoli, including stems2 cloves garlic, finely minced2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Non-stick frying panLarge bowl of ice waterDutch oven or stockpot with boiling water Directions:Rinse and drain broccoli.  Cut florets into bite-size […]

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:16 oz. can slice stewed tomatoes16 oz. can chicken or vegetable broth15 oz. can garbanzo or kidney beans, drained½ head cauliflower (chopped into bite-size pieces)2-3 bunches broccoli (chopped into bite-size pieces)½ lb. baby spinach leaves (may seem like a lot but will wilt)2 carrots (sliced)2 […]