Cooking Through Magnolia Table In A Year: Week 45

When Charlie first heard that we were having a broccoli casserole, he said he felt he was back at a church picnic since it had been so long since he had eaten one. Unlike many classic broccoli casseroles that are dense and cheesy however, this broccoli casserole has the souffleed egg component which makes it extremely fluffy. Quite flavorful, this casserole is fluffy and delicious and while it does have several eggs, the other sauce and cheese additions prevent it from having any egg flavoring. We enjoyed this recipe with the Almond Chicken Tenderloins for dinner, but it also would be delicious for a brunch side. 

Crowd Average Rating: 

While not our highest rating recipe, this Souffleed Broccoli Casserole was enjoyed and gained an average rating of 6.5! I am not sure that I would change anything if I made it again, however I would recommend sharing this recipe with others as a 9×13 casserole dish certainly makes a gracious plenty! If traditional broccoli casserole is a go to dish for your Thanksgiving, you just might try out this version for a fun little twist.

As Joanna mentions in her description, these Almond Chicken Tenderloins are a great “adult” chicken finger option. Flavorful, crispy and very tender, each bite of this chicken was wonderful. The crispy coating blended with the nutty almond flavor and the touch of lemon gave almost a schnitzel feeling to the chicken. Other than not being tenderized flat, I would say that these tenderloins very much resembled an individual portion of schnitzel which we both thought was delicious!  

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Slightly higher than the broccoli casserole rating, these Almond Chicken Tenderloins gained an average rating of 7! Delicious and savory, these tenderloins provided a solid dinner that would appease adults and kids alike. I do think that in the future, I will add a squeeze of lemon even on the leftovers as the lemon seemed to dissipate once reheated. Other than that, they do reheat nicely and are still very tasty. 

I have to confess…this was not the first time that I had made these amazing Mocha Trifle Cups, so I knew they were going to be delicious. That being said, it was the first time that several within my family got to try them and let me tell you, they were very much enjoyed. Rich, creamy and not too sweet, these Mocha Trifle Cups are simply wonderful. I made mine in Hearth & Hand sundae/parfait cups and this serving size could almost be shared by two, depending on how hungry you are! While my specific cups have been discontinued, they do still have lovely parfait cups which are even shown featuring this recipe! 

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With the highest rating of the week, these Mocha Trifle Cups gain an average rating of 9! With only one rating below a 9, four at 9 and one all the way at a 10, I would say that they were well loved. This recipe is very rich however, so I do advise adding in the whipped cream on top to help refresh the palette. 

• Black pepper
• Kosher salt
• Butter
• Heavy cream 
• Onion
• Cauliflower

• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Thyme
• Tarragon
• Vegetable broth
• Roasted red peppers

• Sour cream or cream cheese
• Prosciutto 
• Pine nuts
• Great Northern beans
• Lemon