1 pound broccoli
Microwave Oven Directions: Wash broccoli well and weigh on kitchen scale.
Cut slashes in bottom of stalks. Wrap in plastic wrap and place on paper
plate (or arrange broccoli in glass serving dish and cover with plastic
wrap). Cook on high setting for 7 minutes per pound. After cooking, the
tough part of the stem may be used in a purée, or diced and used
in a salad. Season to taste. Serve broccoli hot or cold.
Conventional Directions: Trim broccoli by removing large leaves and tough
part of stalk. Cut slashes in bottom of stalk. Place broccoli in a saucepan
with 1 inch boiling salted water. Cook, covered, until barely tender (about
10 to 12 minutes). Broccoli tastes best when steamed to the tender-crisp
stage. Drain and serve.