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Lemon Steamed Broccoli

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1 (1-1/2 pound) bunch broccoli
1/2 cup butter
2 TBS lemon juice (extra style points for freshly squeezed)
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
salt, to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Separate broccoli into spears, remove the tough ends and leaves, and wash thoroughly.

Arrange broccoli in steamer basket or electric steamer and steam according to directions for broccoli – usually between 8 and 10 minutes, but don’t over-steam. You want the broccoli to retain its strong will… Heaven help the cook who serves wimpy broccoli.

Set aside.

Combine butter (not margarine unless it’s an emergency) and the remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil.

Pour over broccoli and enjoy!

Feel free to substitute asparagus (my husband’s favorite), carrots, or cauliflower for the broccoli.  My personal favorite would be a combination of all the above.   YUM!

Fried Green Tomatoes: A Southern Delicacy

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1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 – 2 TBS All-Purpose Flour
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil for frying
3 medium-sized round green tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick

Heat about 1/8 inch oil in a large skillet – over medium heat.   Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl.

Combine the cornmeal, flour, and pepper in a large bowl.

Coat the tomato slices, one at a time, in the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.

Fry the slices in the hot oil until the cornmeal is a golden brown, about 2 or 3 minutes – each side. The goal is to turn the tomatoes only once during the cooking time.

Carefully remove the tomatoes from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt while they’re still piping hot!

We LOVE fried green tomatoes around our house and eat them joyfully each summer. I even serve them at breakfast: Toast English muffins and place a fried egg on the bottom half. Place a fried green tomato on top of the egg and top with the other half.

Outstanding!

Freezing Green Tomatoes:

I have never tried freezing green tomatoes (for the record, none ever last long enough in our kitchen TO freeze) but I have heard of people who slice and coat the tomatoes, place them on a baking sheet, and place the sheet into the freezer.  When the tomatoes are frozen solid, they place them into a freezer bag or freezer container.  Word is they thaw and fry up beautifully.

I’m going to have to give this a shot.  How surprised would my family be to see fried green tomatoes on the Thanksgiving table?  I think my hubby would tear up with happiness.

This would be me headed out to the garden to commence the ceremony….