Snowcapped Broccoli (Serves 6)

This dynamite color combination of bright green and white is stunning during the holiday season as well as a colorful addition to menus throughout the year. It is as delicious as it is beautiful.

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook frozen broccoli spears according to package     directions; drain well.

2. Beat egg whites and salt with rotary beater or electric     mixer until stiff peaks form.  Gently fold in mayonnaise     or salad dressing; set aside.

3. Arrange cooked broccoli with stem ends toward center     on an over-proof platter or 9-inch pie plate; drizzle     with melted butter.

4. Spoon the mayonnaise mixture over the broccoli stems     to form a circle in the center of the plate. 

5. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.