From roasted to mashed and everything in between, these are Food Network's best ways to cook broccoli. Looking for a new way to eat broccoli? Try Ina Garten's Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli, with lemon, Parmesan and pine nuts, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Understanding the Context

Whether served alone or paired with chicken in a stir-fry, broccoli is a veggie that's sure to please. Directions Cut the broccoli into 1 1/2-inch florets and reserve the stalks. Peel the stalks and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a large pot of salted water, cook the broccoli until crisp ...

Key Insights

Trisha Yearwood's Broccoli Salad recipe is the perfect make-ahead side dish for all of your warm weather gatherings. A weeknight powerhouse, this easy roasted broccoli recipe is on the table in minutes. Plus, cooking broccoli in the oven makes it tender and lightly browned with irresistibly crispy florets. It ... The experts at Food Network explain how to store and prep broccoli, plus how to boil broccoli, how to blanch broccoli, how to roast broccoli and how to sauté broccoli.

Final Thoughts

For hearty and cheesy comfort food, reach for Ree Drummond's Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network.