It feels like the dishes that require the least amount of ingredients are sometimes the trickiest to perfect. Let’s take fresh broccoli, for example: If you steam or boil it for a few minutes, the ...

Frozen broccoli has a reputation problem. Too often, it emerges from the microwave or stovetop as a limp, waterlogged mess ...

While roasted broccoli is our go-to way to serve the veggie, steamed broccoli has its merits too. It’s crisp, simple, quick to prepare and, when cooked properly, tastes bright and fresh. But if you’re ...

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Frozen broccoli is an incredible timesaver. After all, it’s already cleaned, cut, blanched and ready to use, making it easy to get some extra green into your diet. On top of that, it’s got just as ...

Before we get cooking, you’ll need to know how to prepare and cut the broccoli head into florets. When shopping for broccoli at the grocery store, look for broccoli heads sporting firm stalks and ...

For many, broccoli is a necessary evil. It might even be the most popular unpopular vegetable. Even the late President George H.W. Bush was celebrated for hating broccoli. But this verdant veggie is ...

Prepare the Broccoli Start by washing the broccoli thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Cut the florets from ...

Now that summer is slipping into fall, the familiar heads of broccoli will be joined by odd family members with names like broccoli rabe (or raab), broccolini and Chinese kale. They’re all members of ...