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 paperplate (or arrange broccoli in glass serving dish and cover with plasticwrap). Cook on high setting for 7 minutes per pound. After cooking, thetough part of the stem may be used in a purée, or diced and usedin a salad. Season to taste. Serve broccoli hot or cold.
Conventional Directions: Trim broccoli by removing large leaves and toughpart of stalk. Cut slashes in bottom of stalk. Place broccoli in a saucepanwith 1 inch boiling salted water. Cook, covered, until barely tender (about10 to 12 minutes). Broccoli tastes best when steamed to the tender-crispstage. Drain and serve.