INGREDIENTS
- 1 (1 pound) bunch broccoli
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup milk
- Dash of salt
- Dash of pepper
- Pinch of grated lemon rind
- 2 T lemon juice
- 1 to 2 T diced pimiento (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Trim off large leaves of broccoli; remove tough ends of lower stalks. Wash broccoli thoroughly, and separate into spears.
Arrange broccoli in steaming rack with stalks to center of rack. Place over boiling water; cover and steam 10 to 15 minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Arrange broccoli spears in serving dish; keep warm.
Combine mayonnaise, milk, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan; cook just until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. (Do not boil.) Remove from heat, add lemon rind and juice, stirring well. Spoon sauce over broccoli; sprinkle with pimiento, if desired.
Yield: 4 servings
Stell Williams – Jewett, Texas