Here are some suggestions for you...if your guest is a strict vegetarian, the last one will be best. Just be sure and use vegetable broth.
PRYSNAC SERBIA (BROCCOLI CASSEROLE)
Yield: 4 servings
10 oz Broccoli; frozen chopped
6 Eggs; unbeaten
24 oz Cottage cheese, small curd
6 tb Flour
8 oz American cheese; diced
1/4 c Butter; melted
2 Scallion; chopped
Salt; to taste
Quickly thaw frozen broccoli by placing in a colander
ar holding under hot running water. Separate the
pieces with fork; drain well. Combine broccoli with
all remaining ingred ents in a large bowl and beat
until well blended. Pour into greased crockpot. Cover
and cook on High 1 hour, then on Low 2 to 3 hours.
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Greek Rice Pilaf
30 minutes 10 mins prep
4 servings
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dried mint
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 cups cooked rice
1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen (sub broccoli)
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
1. In a heavy skillet, saute the onions in oil on medium heat until they begin to soften.
2. Add the garlic, mint and pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
3. Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, rice and green peas.
4. Add the dill.
5. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. When the spinach is limp and the rice is hot, top with the feta and serve immediately.
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Mixed Grain Mushroom Casserole
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
1/2 c Wild rice
1/2 ts Crushed dried oregano
1 ts Crushed dried thyme
3 1/2 c Broth
1/2 lb Mushrooms; thickly sliced
4 tb Unsalted butter or margarine
4 Garlic cloves; chopped
1 lg Onion; thinly sliced
1/4 c Oil
1/2 c Brown rice
1/2 c Pearl barley
Salt & pepper; to taste
Instructions:
Combine grains in a mixing bowl and set aside.
Pour the oil into a 2-3 qt.
casserole which is safe for both stovetop and oven cooking, and place on med. heat.
When hot , saute onion and garlic until tender and translucent, about 5-6 mins.
Add the mixed grains and saute for 1 min., stirring constantly.
Meanwhile melt butter or margarine (if using) in a separate pan on med. high heat.
When hot , add mushrooms and saute quickly, stirring frequently, until the shrooms are hot and have just absorbed the "butter" (about 1 min.).
Immediately remove from heat.
Add the broth, herbs, and mushrooms to the casserole with the onions and grains, and bring to a boil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover tightly (use aluminum foil between pot and cover if necessary for a good seal), and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hr.