Steamed Broccoli 1 bunch broccoli 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped garlic Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings Sauteed Red Potatoes And Broccoli Total time: 25 minutes 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bunch broccoli, cut into 1-inch flowerets Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Chinese-Style Broccoli With Sesame Seeds Total time: 10 minutes 1 bunch broccoli 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, green part removed, chopped fine 3 scallions, chopped 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.

Broccoli-and-Avocado Salad 1 small bunch broccoli Salt to taste 1 large ripe avocado 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar Freshly ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil.

Stir-Fried Broccoli Salad Total time: 20 minutes 1 bunch broccoli 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 fresh green chili, seeded and minced 2 large cloves garlic, sliced 2 tablespoons Oriental sesame oil 4 tablespoons rice vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Stir-Fried Broccoli Rabe With Beets Total time: 1 to 2 hours 1 bunch beets, with leaves 1 bunch broccoli rabe Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced (green part removed).

Steamed Broccoli 1 bunch broccoli 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic Salt and freshly ground pepper.

Spaghetti With Broccoli Total time: 30 minutes 1 bunch broccoli 5 anchovies packed in salt, or 10 fillets packed in oil, drained 1 pound spaghetti or linguine 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, green part removed, minced Fresh ground pepper to taste.

Broccoli Puree 1 bunch broccoli, about 1 1/2 pounds Salt to taste 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Roast Beets With Sauteed Beet Greens Total time: 1 hour 8 medium-size beets, with leaves 1 bunch broccoli rape Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic minced (green part removed).