25 Broccoli Recipes You’ll Keep Coming Back To

Whether you grow broccoli in your garden at home or find yourself adding it to your grocery list almost every week, we’re willing to bet that you could use a few fresh ideas for these crunchy, green stalks. Sure, you can freeze some and store it for another day or use it as the base of a comforting broccoli casserole, but we’re here to show just how versatile this cruciferous veggie really is. It’s great in veggie pastas, pot pies, quiche and more. You can’t go wrong with any of the recipes in this roundup but if you’re looking for a place to start, try this decadent gratin. The key is all the layering; sharp Cheddar cheese, buttery sauce, breadcrumbs and broccoli work together to create a homey side dish that’s sure to please—and use up plenty of broccoli florets!

A mixture of basil, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan makes a flavorful topping for Ina’s oven-roasted broccoli.

Rachael incorporates chunks of chicken and tender broccoli into her cozy and comforting macaroni and cheese.

The ultimate in quick-fix cooking, Ree's 20-minute dinner is packed with the bold flavor of a double-duty sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger. This salty-sweet mixture not only marinates the flank steak, but also serves as the base of the cooking liquid.