Broccoli is one of my very favorite vegetables, and also one of the healthiest. In recent years, it's became especially well-known as a vegetable that fights many types of cancer. Broccoli is also nice because even non-organic broccoli is relatively free of pesticide residues and other harmful chemicals.

The easiest way to cook broccoli is simply to steam it. I chop mine pretty small so it steams faster and is easier to eat, but you need to keep a careful eye on it to make sure it doesn't overcook. There's nothing worse than mushy broccoli!

When it's steamed to your satisfaction, you can either serve it plain as a side dish or toss it with a little lemon. I sometimes like to add a dash of seasoning as well, but that's not necessary, especially if you're watching your salt intake. Steamed broccoli also tastes delicious with oil-and-vinegar based salad dressings, such as Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette.

My favorite way to eat broccoli is in stir-fries. If you've never tried to make a stir fry before, it's astonishingly easy and requires no special equipment. A wok is a helpful tool, especially if you eat a lot of stir-fries, but I've managed for years with nothing fancier than a couple of good-sized cast iron and non-stick frying pans.

I like broccoli in stir-fries because it's really easy to get that perfect al dente broccoli I love so much. No mushy, overcooked broccoli for me!

Here are some great broccoli stir-fry recipes:

Another yummy way to eat broccoli is in casseroles. Broccoli is especially delicious in casseroles with rice and cheese.

Another popular way to eat broccoli is in soups. Honestly, broccoli soup has never been my favorite. I don't dislike it, but broccoli in soups tends to be overcooked and flavorless, so most of the time I don't really see the point.

However, if you have family members, especially kids, who hate broccoli, broccoli soups are a fantastic way to trick them into eating it. Even a lot of people who hate broccoli love broccoli soup!

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