Bored of the same old side of steamed or roasted broccoli? Let’s change that! Whether you're looking for quick weeknight meals, vibrant salads, or rich vegetarian mains, this episode is full of broccoli boosts! By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:A crispy sheet pan meal that will liven up any night of your weekThe broccoli salad with an unexpected dressing that's designed for meal prep or potlucksA surprising technique that transformers broccoli into a meltingly soft addition to pasta or crostiniTune in now and discover how to make broccoli the most exciting part of your plate! ***Correction from this episode: Broccolini and broccoli rabe are two different things! Broccolini is sometimes called baby broccoli or tenderstem broccoli. Broccoli rabe tends to be far more bitter and tough and requires different preparation. ***Links: Three ingredient smashed crispy Parmesan broccoli from Live Eat LearnRoasted broccoli with nutritional yeast from Something Nutritious – Kari likes to cut up the florets super small so they’re more popcorn-sizedSonya’s sheetpan crispy harissa tofu, chickpeas, and broccoliRoasted broccoli + chickpeas with herb jalapeno topping can be found in Cook Beautiful by Athena CalderoneQuinoa and broccoli spoon salad by Sohla El-Waylly for the NYT CookingHetty Lui McKinnon’s broccoli, date, and pistachio saladPecorino Fried Bread with Broccolini by Melissa Clark for NYT Cooking, or try Smitten Kitchen’s broccoli melts for something similarAlice Waters’ long cooked broccoli from The Art of Simple FoodRoasted broccoli and potato tacos with fried eggs by Kay Chun for NYT Cooking, and here’s the same recipe via the Baltimore Sun***Got a cooking question? Call in and leave us a voicemail on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084Sign up for our newsletter here for special offers and opportunitiesOrder Sonya's debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!We love...

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