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Wonderful to meet  YOU ! At Vegetarian Detective, I share with you some of my favourite veggie, vegan and raw recipes. I know you’ve noticed that eating meat-free is a popular trend everywhere. Even going veggie just once a week. There are many reasons why. This is how. You're also invited to get to know me (Cynthia's favourite character) better by reading the mystery novels I'm in: A Purse to Die For and A Killer Necklace . Yours, Becki Green (Vegetarian Detective)
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#261 The Case of Charred Broccoli Caesar

A bove is Charred Broccoli before Caesar. Already yummy. Serve it like this as 4 side servings. But wait until you taste it as 2 finished main salads!   1 large head broccoli, cut into florets then halved/quartered lengthwise if too large 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 cup Caesar Vinaigrette or purchased vegan Caesar vinaigrette 1/8 cup vegan Parmesan 2 lemon wedges (for garnish) 2 large, cracker-style croutons (I make mine by broiling thinly sliced bread, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with rosemary and salt, turning once, and drying/crisping further in a cooling oven)   Toss the florets in a large pot with the olive oil, salt and pepper.   Set over medium-high heat and sauté until the broccoli is lightly charred. Add the water and continue to sauté until the broccoli is almost tender-crisp. Let it cool in the pot until the heat won't melt the vinaigrette.   Toss the cooled broccoli in the Caesar Vinaigrette, adding m