aem wrote:
> On Sep 23, 7:50 am, Paul McNoob > wrote:
>> I'm used to buying broccoli frozen and would like to buy it fresh but
>> am a little wary. [snip]
>>
>> Finally, how do you cook/prep fresh broccoli? Just boil it for a
>> certain amount of time? My concern is just that the tops would get
>> cooked quicker than the thicker stalks.
>>
> You can steam, microwave or boil (in my order of preference) but the
> methods give very similar results. The big question is how do you
> like your broccoli, because this is a vegetable whose character and
> taste changes dramatically as it cooks. You can make it anywhere
> along the range from raw to mushy and the taste changes right along
> with the texture.)
>

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Grilled broccoli is also very good. I just take a head and slice it in
half or thirds lengthwise - starting through the trunk. Toss in a bit of
olive oil, salt and pepper and grill. It tastes completely different
from steamed/boiled broccoli.

-Tracy