Thread: overcooked broccoli

On 22/09/2012 2:30 PM, Somebody wrote:
> I left it a couple minutes too long... I hate when it goes limp.
>
>
Try viagra!

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Krypsis

"Krypsis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 22/09/2012 2:30 PM, Somebody wrote:
>> I left it a couple minutes too long... I hate when it goes limp.
>>
>>
> Try viagra!

How long do you cook it? Do you have a recipe?

On Sep 22, 6:02*am, "Somebody" <v...@glorious.com> wrote:
> "Krypsis" <kryp...@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> > On 22/09/2012 2:30 PM, Somebody wrote:
> >> I left it a couple minutes too long... *I hate when it goes limp.
>
> > Try viagra!
>
> How long do you cook it? * Do you have a recipe?

I blanch broccoli for about 2 minutes in boiling salted water and
then flash chill it in a bowl of cold water with ice.

It leaves it bright green and very crisp-tender. I do a bunch that
way and keep it in the fridge for a few days
and take whatever I need for a meal out and put it in a hot pan with
some butter and seasoning and toss it
to get it hot. Doesn't need any more cooking, just heating up and
seasoning.

Here's my methodology for blanching green vegetables. Works like a
charm.
http://hizzoners.com/cooking-tips/30...nch-vegetables

"ImStillMags" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> How long do you cook it? Do you have a recipe?

I blanch broccoli for about 2 minutes in boiling salted water and
then flash chill it in a bowl of cold water with ice.

It leaves it bright green and very crisp-tender. I do a bunch that
way and keep it in the fridge for a few days
and take whatever I need for a meal out and put it in a hot pan with
some butter and seasoning and toss it
to get it hot. Doesn't need any more cooking, just heating up and
seasoning.

Here's my methodology for blanching green vegetables. Works like a
charm.
http://hizzoners.com/cooking-tips/30...nch-vegetables

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Thanks. I try to steam for about 3:45 but I forgot the timer with the
broccoli-- had to through it out. Had the texture of lunch school steam
table vegetables... blanching. hmmm.

On Sep 21, 9:29*pm, "Somebody" <v...@glorious.com> wrote:
> I left it a couple minutes too long... *I hate when it goes limp.

Make cream of b. soup.

Krypsis <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 22/09/2012 2:30 PM, Somebody wrote:
>> I left it a couple minutes too long... I hate when it goes limp.
>>
>>
> Try viagra!

You and the Somebother pest obviously need to hook up. Not here. Get a room,
please.

On 26/09/2012 4:02 AM, Nunya Bidnits wrote:
> Krypsis <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On 22/09/2012 2:30 PM, Somebody wrote:
>>> I left it a couple minutes too long... I hate when it goes limp.
>>>
>>>
>> Try viagra!
>
> You and the Somebother pest obviously need to hook up. Not here. Get a room,
> please.
>
>
What? Not enough control over the newsgroup for you? Why don't YOU move
to a moderated forum. You'll be so much happier there. Better yet,
become a moderator. Wow! That'll really float your boat, won't it?

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Krypsis

On Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:02:20 -0500, "Nunya Bidnits"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Krypsis <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On 22/09/2012 2:30 PM, Somebody wrote:
>>> I left it a couple minutes too long... I hate when it goes limp.
>>>
>>>
>> Try viagra!
>
>You and the Somebother pest obviously need to hook up. Not here. Get a room,
>please.

MartyB, from the land of the not so free.

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John

"John John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:02:20 -0500, "Nunya Bidnits"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Krypsis <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> On 22/09/2012 2:30 PM, Somebody wrote:
>>>> I left it a couple minutes too long... I hate when it goes limp.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Try viagra!
>>
>>You and the Somebother pest obviously need to hook up. Not here. Get a
>>room,
>>please.
>
> MartyB, from the land of the not so free.


free from posting anything interesting.

Krypsis wrote:

> > You and the Somebother pest obviously need to hook up. Not here. Get a room,
> > please.

> What? Not enough control over the newsgroup for you? Why don't YOU move
> to a moderated forum. You'll be so much happier there. Better yet,
> become a moderator. Wow! That'll really float your boat, won't it?

Great idea. Moderating a site would be ideal for Mary. She could smack
her wooden ruler on the desk every time she nixed a post. BAM! No post
for you!

Somebody <[email protected]> wrote:
> "John John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> On Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:02:20 -0500, "Nunya Bidnits"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Krypsis <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> On 22/09/2012 2:30 PM, Somebody wrote:
>>>>> I left it a couple minutes too long... I hate when it goes limp.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Try viagra!
>>>
>>> You and the Somebother pest obviously need to hook up. Not here.
>>> Get a room,
>>> please.
>>
>> MartyB, from the land of the not so free.

[jumping the killfile]

What's your definition of freedom, Moosefake? Free to believe that any
voluntary respect-based system of organization is just an invitation to be
an asshole?

Yeah, that's it right there, in a nutshell.

> free from posting anything interesting.

Says the fake cook who can't even open a can of soup without needing
stitches or boil water without sustaining third degree burns.

Now run along and hook up with your troll buddies. Be sure to bring full
body condoms.

On Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:54:53 -0500, "Nunya Bidnits"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>> "John John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]..

>> MartyB, from the land of the not so free.
>
>What's your definition of freedom, Moosefake? Free to believe that any
>voluntary respect-based system of organization is just an invitation to be
>an asshole?

Nobody's stopping you, are they?

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John

"Somebody" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "ImStillMags" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]..
>>
>> How long do you cook it? Do you have a recipe?
>
> I blanch broccoli for about 2 minutes in boiling salted water and
> then flash chill it in a bowl of cold water with ice.
>
> It leaves it bright green and very crisp-tender. I do a bunch that
> way and keep it in the fridge for a few days
> and take whatever I need for a meal out and put it in a hot pan with
> some butter and seasoning and toss it
> to get it hot. Doesn't need any more cooking, just heating up and
> seasoning.
>
> Here's my methodology for blanching green vegetables. Works like a
> charm.
> http://hizzoners.com/cooking-tips/30...nch-vegetables
>
> ---
>
> Thanks. I try to steam for about 3:45 but I forgot the timer with the
> broccoli-- had to through it out. Had the texture of lunch school steam
> table vegetables... blanching. hmmm.

Steaming in microwave works well for me. I use the old corning ware glass
top of various sizes.

Greg

"gregz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Steaming in microwave works well for me. I use the old corning ware glass
> top of various sizes.
>
> Greg


To me, microwaving of most vegetables doesn't taste the same, or have the
same texture. I used to, but no more.

"John John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:54:53 -0500, "Nunya Bidnits"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>> "John John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>> news:[email protected]..
>
>>> MartyB, from the land of the not so free.
>>
>>What's your definition of freedom, Moosefake? Free to believe that any
>>voluntary respect-based system of organization is just an invitation to be
>>an asshole?
>
> Nobody's stopping you, are they?
>
> --
> John


Moderation in Everything, once in a while including-- moderation.

On Sep 22, 12:29*am, "Somebody" <v...@glorious.com> wrote:
> I left it a couple minutes too long... *I hate when it goes limp.

I steam mine for 13 min.

On Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:50:24 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Sep 22, 12:29*am, "Somebody" <v...@glorious.com> wrote:
>> I left it a couple minutes too long... *I hate when it goes limp.
>
>I steam mine for 13 min.

I like broccoli either raw in salads or stir fried with sauce.

On Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:01:02 -0400, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:

>On Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:50:24 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>On Sep 22, 12:29*am, "Somebody" <v...@glorious.com> wrote:
>>> I left it a couple minutes too long... *I hate when it goes limp.
>>
>>I steam mine for 13 min.
>
>I like broccoli either raw in salads or stir fried with sauce.

But not stir fried in salads or raw with sauce. Interesting.

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John

"Kalmia" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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On Sep 22, 12:29 am, "Somebody" <v...@glorious.com> wrote:
> I left it a couple minutes too long... I hate when it goes limp.

I steam mine for 13 min.

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That seems like a long time. Must be on low heat? I usually do it on high
heat for 3 minutes and let sit a couple minutes... Now I feel like making
some broccoli. If I do, I'll set the timer so I don't overcook or fall
asleep.