DailyInbox: DIB Presents - 12-20-04 - Broccoli Salad

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If you can't read this newsletter or the formatting seems incorrect, click here to view our online version. . DailyInbox Presents Knowledge, Insight, Fun and Food for December 20, 2004 .         DailyInbox Also Presents: * Chicken Soup for the Soul * Heloise's Hints * From the Masters * America in Uniform * Bible Verses Good Housekeeping's Site of the Day Puddings.net: "Christmas recipes" http://www.puddings.net For some people the Christmas season brings to mind scrumptious Christmas puddings.  If you've been having visions of these delectable creations but can't find the appropriate recipe, check out Puddings.Net.  In addition to 'Boiled Puddings,' 'Steamed Puddings' and 'More Puddings,' you'll find a short synopsis of the Christmas Pudding Tradition and the Cook's Planning for the 'best Christmas lunch ever,' including a Christmas Day schedule itemized into 15 minute increments.  Also please remember, 'it's not just what you serve for Christmas dinner that counts - it's how you serve it!' so be sure to check out the Table Setting section for that perfect table! To submit a specific site for us to review in Site of the Day (or to make a suggestion for a site topic), please click here. Click here for the Good Housekeeping Site of the Day Archive. Proverbs Plus He who has once burnt his mouth always blows his soup. -- German Proverb And Then There's...   You have to be careful about being too careful. -- Beryl Pfizer  Reader's Digest CyberSmiles My wife and I run a small restaurant where we often name our specials after our employees, dishes like "Chicken Mickey," after our dishwasher who gave us the recipe, and "Rod's Ribs," after a waiter who had his personal style of barbecue. One evening after rereading the menu, I broke with this tradition and changed the description of the special we had named after our chef. Despite her skills and excellent reputation, somehow I didn't think an entree named "Salmon Ella" would go over big with our customers.  --Contributed to "All In a Day's Work" by Brett Lehigh Smiles, grins & humor from the files of Reader's Digest! The Recipe File Appetizers, Salads and Breads: Broccoli Salad from the Houston Junior League Cookbook INGREDIENTS: 2 packages frozen chopped broccoli 3/4 cup beef consomme 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon (or less) Tabasco 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated onion 2/3 cup mayonnaise 4 hard-cooked eggs TO PREPARE:   Cook broccoli.  Drain and chop finely.  Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup consomme.  Heat remaining consomme; add Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, lemon juice and onion.  Add softened gelatin to hot consomme mixture; stir until dissolved.  Combine broccoli and mayonnaise.  Add consomme mixture to broccoli mixture.  Slice eggs and arrange in ring mold.  Spoon broccoli mixture carefully over sliced eggs.  Chill until firm. . SERVES:  8 - 10 Copyright 1992 The Junior League of Houston, Inc.  All rights reserved.  Visit The Junior League of Houston web site (http://www.jrleaguehou.org/cookbooks) to purchase copies of the Houston Junior League Cookbook and other fine cookbooks, or call (713) 627-COOK.   Print this recipe Send this recipe to a friend Subscription Information You are subscribed with e-mail address:  [EMAIL PROTECTED] To modify your subscription information visit:  The Subscription Center To unsubscribe immediately, click here:  The Remove Page To unsubscribe using email, forward this message to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mail your unsubscribe request to:   DailyInbox P.O. Box 913 Wimberley, TX 78676 View our:  Privacy Policy Contact email address:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]