A Few Ways With Broccoli by Chrissie Ott and Helen AH

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Trim about three inches off the stem, and split the stem that remains.


Gently cook in a large saucepan that’s about a quarter full of water.


Drain and put on a plate or dish.


Either serve with cheese sauce, or a tomato sauce (see my recipe) that


is spiked with some chilli to pack a bit of punch. Sprinkle with cheese


of your choice to serve.

OR

I always steam broccoli. Often, I then put it in a dish, sprinkle over

cooked lardons, a small carton of bechamel, top with grated cheese and

grill till brown and crispy. Quick, cheap and yum.





Or I pull the broccoli into tiny florets and use it in a stir fry, with

slices of red and yellow peppers, mange tout, sliced mushrooms, spring

onions (halved or quartered lengthways) beansprouts (when I can get the

fresh ones), ginger, garlic, sweet sherry, soy sauce. Add a bit of

protein in the shape of slivered chicken or duck, prawns… and it’s a

lovely (and super quick) supper.