Steamed broccoli is the perfect side, so long as you don't cook it until it's pale and mushy. Here's how long to cook your ...

1. Start by removing the florets off the broccoli stems. Cook them in boiling salted water, cool and set aside. 2. Next using a vegetable peeler, peel the top layer of the stems, cut into small pieces ...

Cut florets from broccoli stems and save for another use. Peel stems carefully, then cut into thin strips about 2 inches long. Place in cold water; let crisp for 30 minutes in refrigerator. Drain.

Chef Erica Wides joins TODAY to share some chef-approved methods for saving time in the kitchen and making meal prep easier, including how to poach an egg in the microwave, two ways to prep broccoli ...