Julia Altshuler wrote:

> Here's the way I do it that's even easier for me: Bring the water to a
> rolling boil. Put the broccoli in, cover and turn off the heat. (I
> have electric so I move the pot to a cold burner.) Then time exactly 5
> minutes if I want to consider the broccoli cooked and exactly 2 minutes
> if I want to consider the broccoli blanched but essentially raw.

finger food type raw still? I am going to try this today. I have some
lovely broccoli in need of eating. Perhaps some nice dipping sauces will
be in order next?
Goomba