Fill a saucepan halfway with water and add a pinch of salt, this helps to soften the broccoli and keep the bright green colour. Bring to the boil over a medium heat. Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli.

Broccoli makes a great addition to almost any meal, whether it's stirred into the main dish or served as a side. Follow these tips to cook perfect broccoli every time. To get started, pick out a broccoli recipe such as this Nutty Broccoli, which has a

(The ice bath helps stop the cooking so the broccoli doesn’t turn mushy and sad.) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add broccoli. Boil until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes, then ...