Broccoli And Pearl Onions With A Sherry Glaze Recipes

BROCCOLI PEARL ONION CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the broccoli. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or just until barely tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the broccoli to a colander to drain and then transfer it to the prepared baking dish.
• Return the same pot to the heat (no need to change water) and return the water to a boil. Add the pearl onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and transfer to the baking dish with the broccoli.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over MEDIUM-LOW heat. Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Increase heat as needed to bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW and stir in the cream cheese until smooth. Pour the mixture over the broccoli and onions in the baking dish and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
• Tear the slices of bread into pieces and place them in the bowl of a food processor. Process until they are the consistency of bread crumbs. You should have 2 cups of crumbs. Transfer to a small bowl and toss with the Parmesan. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter and toss to combine. Sprinkle the soft bread crumbs evenly over the casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, until the topping is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.

BROCCOLI AND PEARL ONIONS WITH A SHERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• Trim tough ends from broccoli stalks. Cut broccoli heads crosswise into 3 inch lengths. Cut stalks lenghtwise into 1/3 inch thick lices. Cut flowerets in half if they are thicker than 1 1/2 inches, leave smaller flowerets whole.
• In a large 6 quart pan cook broccoli, uncovered, in about 3 quarts boiling water just until barely tender when pierced (about 5 to 6 minutes). Drain well and arrange in shallow 4 quart casserole. Keep warm.
• While broccoli cooks blend cornstarch into 1 1/3 cups cold water, set aside.
• Wipe pan dry and add onions and oil Cook over high heat, shaking pan often, until onions are browned (about 6 to 8 minutes).
• Remove onions and set aside. Keep warm.
• In pan bring sherry, broth, vinegar, sugar, and currants to boil. Boil uncovered until mixture is reduced to 1 1/3 cups (about 6 to 8 minutes). Stir in cornstarch mixture; bring to boil, stirring. Season to taste with salt.
• Stir onions into hot sauce; Pour over broccoli.
• Can be served warm or at room temperature.

CARAMELIZED SHERRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter over medium high heat till it stops sizzling.
• Add onions and reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
• Add the thyme,rosemary, salt, and pepper, brown sugar and stir well to combine.
• Cook for 5-15 more minutes.
• Add sherry and reduce.

BROCCOLI WITH BACON & PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Steam the broccoli and drain.
• Cook the bacon, crumble and set aside.
• Add the pearl onions, salt & sugar to bacon drippings and cook until onions are caramelized.
• Toss in the broccoli and heat through.
• Top with crumbled bacon.