In article >,
Tracy > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > In article
> > >,
> > maxine in ri > wrote:
> >
> >> I love steamed broccoli. But the only way I seem to be able to get it
> >> crisp-tender is to buy the frozen and follow the directions.
> >> Yesterday, I got two pounds on the quick-sale rack that probably
> >> shouldn't have been there. it's perfect, after a night in ice water.
> >>
> >> I've tried following the directions in Joy and Fannie, but somehow end
> >> up with either hard-crisp (and bright green) or puke-yellow-green and
> >> limp as a rag.
> >>
> >> Suggestions for size of pot, depth of water under steamer basket, size
> >> of floret pieces, and (you betcha) time steaming over what heat (keep
> >> it on high, lower to a simmer?) appreciated.
> >>
> >> maxine in ri
> >
> > I microwave it.
>
>
> Reminds me of the time I cooked for my sister's kids. I bought some
> fresh broccoli and when I went to put it in a pot on the stove they
> nearly had a cow. They were all "put it in the microwave!!!". Seems
> sister always bought frozen....
>
> -Tracy

Fresh veggies nuke just fine in a covered corningware.

Honestly.
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