Instructions: 1 To make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and honey. Set aside.

2 Chop florets into small pieces or pulse lightly in food processor. Toss in a mixing bowl with shredded cheese. Set aside.

3 Beat egg and stir in the milk. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and combine them with the egg and milk mixture, beating well. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon oil as well. Pour mixture over broccoli and cheese and toss to coat well.

4 In a large skillet or saucepan heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

5 Drop broccoli mixture by spoonfuls into 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil and fry until golden brown. Serve with honey mustard sauce.

Makes 2 dozen

" Delicious bits of broccoli are drenched in a cheese mixture and fried. When our local Bennigans stopped serving their Broccoli Bites, we were devastated. So I tried to duplicate them at home one night. It was funny to note that soon after, they started carrying them again here. "

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