The challenge for home cooks is that heat can both help and hinder this process. Too much, and the enzyme is destroyed. Too little, and texture or digestibility may suffer. So what is the sweet spot?

Broccoli is healthy, but how you cook it affects how well its vitamins and protective compounds are preserved. Steaming and microwaving are the best methods for preserving nutrients, while light ...

close-up of a wooden bowl filled with broccoli florets - Egoen/Shutterstock Broccoli is a divisive vegetable; some people love its tangy undertones, while others can't stand its sulfurous bitterness.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Broccoli doesn’t have to be boring. Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich. The charred ...

I will never stop singing the praises of frozen vegetables. For convenience, nutrition and affordability, they can’t be beat. Even if your freezer is as packed as mine, it’s worth carving out space to ...