Sneaky and Simply Delicious Broccoli Recipes

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Cook up these pretty little florets for a healthy accompaniment to any meal.

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Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon

A little bit of turmeric enhances the color here; it's a bit of a trick that makes you perceive the sauce as cheesier than it actually is.

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Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole

"The old-school version of this recipe uses canned soup and often calls for frozen broccoli. My new twist is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. It takes just a smidgen of more time, but the results are absolutely extraordinary." —Contributing editor Virginia Willis.

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Spiced Beef Kabobs with Herbed Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe

Greg Dupree

Recipe: Spiced Beef Kabobs with Herbed Cucumber and Tomato Salad

You can prepare these kabobs up to two days in advance. All that's left is popping them onto the grill just before you're ready to serve.

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Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad

If you're a broccoli salad fan, you'll love this combination of colorful ingredients. Cook the pasta al dente so it's firm enough to hold its own when tossed with the tangy-sweet salad dressing.

Cooking Video: Easy & Delicious Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad

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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Cheese-filled tortellini and a chopped pecan topping add extra flavor to this kid-friendly Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake, while broccoli and red bell pepper contribute pops of color throughout this one-dish meal. Add even more fun color by using colored tortellini. The unlikely pairing of ingredients like white wine and pecans will impress guests, while the delicious buttery crackers and grated Parmesan cheese will please even the pickiest eaters. Make this casserole dish for a potluck group or your family and receive rave reviews from all. One reviewer said that she enjoyed it so much, that she immediately emailed the recipe to her girlfriends.

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Peanut-Broccoli Stir-fry

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Peanut-Broccoli Stir-fry

Vegetarian or not, you'll love this healthy and satisfying meat-free dish for its delicious sauce: a flavorful combination of creamy peanut butter, fresh ginger and sweet chili sauce.

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Queso-Broccoli Potato Chowder

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Queso-Broccoli Potato Chowder

Refrigerators and freezers cannot cool soups quickly enough to be food safe. Speed up the cooling process by placing the pot of soup in a bath of ice water in the sink. Stir soup often to help release the heat. Even your kids won't be able to resist this broccoli chowder. Sautéed ham and creamy Cheddar cheese create a savory base.

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Broccoli Salad Dip

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Broccoli Salad Dip

Spin the old-school salad into a dip, and pair with everything from crudités to pretzel rods.

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Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Broccoli rabe, a bitter, almost-spicy descendant of wild mustard, is actually more closely related to turnips than broccoli. Blanching, before sautéing, mellows out its bitterness and locks in the bright green color.

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Broccolini with Pecans and Cane Syrup Vinaigrette

Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Broccolini with Pecans and Cane Syrup Vinaigrette

Easy, in-a-pinch substitutions: Use molasses for cane syrup and broccoli florets in place of fresh Broccolini. Pomegranate seeds add a festive touch.

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Chubba Bubba's Broccoli Salad

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Chubba Bubba's Broccoli Salad

This easy version of broccoli salad features frozen broccoli plus cauliflower and chopped carrot for added color and crispness.

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Broccoli Slaw

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Broccoli Slaw
Recipe: Mayo-Sour Cream Dressing

Cooking broccoli in boiling water to a bright green takes only a couple of minutes. Be sure to shock it immediately in ice water to keep the color vibrant.

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Broccoli Recipes

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Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon