Date Night // Broccoli, Herb, and Cheese Souffle Recipe

Written with love, by Sarah-Elizabeth Stone

Have you ever tried to read a foreign language with little background to go on? That is the definition of making a soufflé for the first time.  Besides learning new words that define an entirely new set of actions, let’s throw in proper timing, separating eggs, and the risk of complete failure when the whole thing collapses in on itself, literally. Who has ever has heard of folding stiff egg whites, raise your hand.

After several phone calls to parents, and many Youtube videos (I may have also looked up the definition of stiff peaks on Urban Dictionary), it’s actually not an impossible feat. In fact, once you stop yelling at your mixer, you’re well on your way to the perfect soufflé! It may be a challenge the first time around, at least it was for me, but I promise the outcome of this healthy and delicious meal will be sure to impress your partner, just leave out the part where you stared into the oven for 15 consecutive minutes waiting for it to rise.

 

Ingredients (Souffle)

Broccoli, Herb, and Cheese Souffle Recipe

  • 2 cups of broccoli

  • 1 green onion (chopped)

  • 8 eggs

  • 8tbs of grated cheese

  • ¼ tsp of paprika

  • ¼ tsp of basil

  • ¼ tsp of rosemary

  • Salt and pepper

 

Ingredients: Side Asparagus Wrap

  • Asparagus (3 per bunch)

  • Swiss Cheese (2 slices per bunch)

  • Prosciutto (1 slice per bunch)

 

Directions (Main)

  1. Preheat oven to 400F

  2. Separate the egg whites, and egg yolks into separate bowls

Broccoli, Herb, and Cheese Souffle Recipe

3. Mix 2 cups of lightly steamed broccoli and 8 egg yolks in a blender until finely chopped

4. Pour into bowl and add paprika, basil and rosemary

5. Beat egg whites until they become stiff peaks (Definition: when the whites become light and fluffy, you should be able to turn your beaters upside down and have the whites stand on their own). In my experience it takes 2-5 minutes

6. Pour egg whites over top of your yolk and broccoli mixture

7. Fold (Definition: literally cut the whites in half and fold onto the bottom layer) everything together until it creates a light green mixture

8. Scoop and put into butter lined ramekins, filled roughly ¾ full to allow for rising

9. Bake for 15 minutes and do NOT open the oven door until then

 

Directions (Side)

  1. Lightly steam asparagus

  2. Wrap a group of three with a piece of prosciutto and tuck a slice of cheese in the middle

  3. Bake for 5 minutes and then add a small slice of cheese on top

  4. Back in the oven for another 5-7 minutes, then serve

Broccoli, Herb, and Cheese Souffle Recipe

The Do's and the Don'ts of Flower Girls and Ring Bearers

Bleudog Fotography

Bleudog Fotography

The little ones are always my favorite to send off down the aisle, because they're just too darn cute! While some are energetic about their title, others tend to shy away once they see hundreds of eyes staring straight at them, as they call for an escort down the aisle (mommy or daddy or, most often, me.)

So while there really aren't any "real rules" when it comes to flower girls and ring bearers, as the pickings are quite slim for most couples, I've got some do's and don'ts to share with all of you:

 

DON'T give the ring bearer the real rings. That is the job of the Best Man to hold them safely. In a 5 year old's eyes, a pillow is a toy. And toy's get thrown. So do yourself a favor and save that job for someone else.

DO give the ring bearer fake rings. After months or even years of excitement, getting to carry the rings down the aisle is something he is looking forward to. I mean, you all told him that it's his job so what else would he expect? You could guess how upset he will be when he sees nothing at all tied to that pillow. So let's keep him happy too!

DON'T choose an outfit that will be itchy and uncomfortable. Remember, they have to wear this outfit for many hours!

DO choose an outfit that they will like. Because there is nothing worse than a crying child refusing to put on their party dress.

Bleudog Fotography

Bleudog Fotography

DON'T have the ring bearer or flower girl stand up front during the ceremony. It just doesn't work.

DO have their parents sitting in the first or second row so they can sit down once they get to the front of the aisle.

DON'T choose a baby who is just learning to walk...unless they'll be pushed or pulled on a carriage.

DO choose kids who are old enough to make it to the end of the aisle.

Jay Dixon Photography

Jay Dixon Photography

DON'T choose kids who are very shy. Because as soon as they seen hundreds of face staring their way, they're going to run for the hills.

DO choose kids who are excited, not shy and who will smile for some adorable shots, all day long.

DON'T time up your music perfectly for them. They will always take at least twice as long as expected.

DO leave plenty of song for them so the DJ can either fade out and back into the bridal recessional or plan to repeat the song.

And if all else fails, choose none at all. They’re cute, but they’ll definitely steal the show :)

Jay Dixon Photography

Jay Dixon Photography

Storybook Themed Wedding Inspiration

There are so many wonderful love stories out there! So having a storybook themed wedding is a great idea! Check out our favorite ways to show off your love story, and tell us your love story below :)