All you need to do is gather your fresh broccoli, 1/3 cup of water, a pinch of salt, two tablespoons of butter, and a medium saucepan. Peel the stalks (this was new to me, but it was definitely worth removing the impossible-to-chew exterior), then use kitchen shears or a knife to remove the florets. Slice the stalks into bite-sized bits, pop them into your pan—followed by the water and salt—and place the florets on top.

Secure the lid, cook over high heat for three minutes, then decrease the heat to low and cook for another three minutes. Toss the broccoli with the butter, and Bob's your uncle: Al dente broccoli is served.

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