Food Country
Food Country is a weekly web series featuring Chef Michael Smith and the flavours, people and stories of Prince Edward Island.
One week Food Country follows Michael as he explores the island, searching for fresh ingredients. The next week Food Country visits Michael’s home kitchen as he cooks and creates simple healthy food.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Episode 2 > Garlic Steamed Broccoli
This is my favourite way to serve broccoli, it’s super speedy and it tastes great. As it steams the broccoli is scented with garlic – but not overwhelmed by it. It’s a great way to turn a head of broccoli into an aromatic side dish on the table in under ten minutes!
Serves four
- One head of broccoli
- A splash of olive oil
- A clove or two of thinly sliced garlic
- A splash of water
- A sprinkle or two of salt and pepper
Cut the broccoli into small florets. Trim the stalk bottom and discard, cut the remaining stalk into thin slices. Splash enough water into the bottom of a small saucepot to cover the bottom about 1/4 inch deep. Add the sliced broccoli stems, oil, garlic and salt then begin heating over a medium high heat. In a few moments the water will start to simmer, the garlic will loose much of its pungency and perfume the steam. Add the broccoli florets and cover the pot with a tight fitting lid.
Steam until the broccoli is tender and bright green, no more than five minutes. The water should finish evaporating just as the broccoli finishes cooking. Remove the pan from the heat and give it a good shake tossing the broccoli with the oil and garlic. Serve immediately.
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Looks great, going to give this a go. I love cooking and it’s nice to see adding flavour without getting super fancy. More dishes like this and I’ll be able to drop those pounds
Just watching the first couple of episodes of food country and it’s really good to see Michael smith again. I’ve enjoyed his shows and style of cooking. Simple. Simple. Simple. Keep on cooking everybody. Prince Edward Island is one gorgeous place to be.
Nice. Looks great got to try this… I was always in the mind set that the veggies had to not touch the water >< never really put this much thought into a simple steaming.
I LOVE broccoli, but to me, it should be served quickly steamed, nothing on it, just the pure taste of broccoli :) But the stems, I dice and toss in soups or julienne for a stir fry. Truly my favourite vegetable!
Hi Mary, I don’t know what you missed on the sprouts so I’ll tell you how I do them.
You need a wide mouth jar.
A piece of cheesecloth
A elastic band.
Any type of seed… Mung beans for the big sprouts.
A big jar will make a lot of beans, start with 1/4 cup of beans. Soak beans for 8-10 hrs. Rinse and drain then put in a dark warm place. If you start to soak them in the morning then the first rinse will be at nite. Do the same thing in the morning and again at noon then at nite.After 4-5 days you should have a big gob of sprouts. Put in plastic bag in fridge, should last 4-5 days
Enjoy
thanks for the info on the sprouts,mary
i like the way you cook:-) i will do that!
Thanks!
Easy and delicious Yum!
I really enjoyed this recipe. It’s such a simple, yet tasty way to cook broccoli. It gives the broccoli such a nice, light flavour. I’ve been a fan for a quite a while now and your recipes always turn out so delicious!
Just starting receiving receipes. they are great, love to cook. We are 2 seniors and healthy, We are very fortunate. Thank you.
Love your Chef at Home. This website is a double dose of pleasure.
Hello Michael, I love your show in French at CASA chanel, «Les petits plats de Michael» Chef at home.You are presenting the recipes very simple and you give us the fun to create dishes. In addition, I like the way you interact with your son, how lucky he has to have you as a daddy! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your new website is very nice!
Merci et beau travail! :)
good job Michael……great new website….
So enjoy your videos. Great, easy recipes also. Great website! Keep them coming!
Not just saying this ’cause I’ve always been a fan, but these vignettes are just perfect for those of us who didn’t spend enough time near our mother’s apron strings and just need a few quick lessons on the valuable stuff we missed. Love the info, the joy, and the great productions values!
cj
I just found your site. Love the easy & simple access. The ‘Kitchen Tips’ are great!!!
I love your show and the concept. You have great ideas and recipes. I was watching the other day and you made a broccoli soup and salmon cake with a chocolate peanut butter cup for dessert. I cannot find that recipe on you website. Is there anyway you can post that one. Thank you. Lisa
Ohhhhh Micheal, I just found your new site. It is wonderful!!! Thank goodness, now we can more of your marvelous recipes. From snowy London, Ontario
Hi Michael, I love the new site!
Also looking forward to new episodes of Food Country. I love Prince Edward Island. My boyfriend took me there for the first time last summer (he’s a native Islander) and absolutely fell in love with the rolling hills, beaches and water. I can now understand why you are so passionate about where the food comes from this island. It is a very self sufficient floating island!
Keep up the great work.
Cheers
Love your show and non recipes. I am working on my daughter to start watching as she has 4 boys under the age of 5 and I think you have some great ideas for her.
Hi Michael:
I love your show and all your great ideas so simple and really good.
I enjoy how you explain the meals and talk about your family and your mom’s tradition when you was a little boy.
Very sweet.
Well I wished you all the best for the new year 2011.
Best regards
ivana (from Ontario)
I have had the most amazing craving for broccoli and have been having it at least 3 x’s a week. Usually roasted (so good too). I can hardly wait to try this tonight.
Congratulations on your new web series. Your website looks great and is very user friendly. My son’s favorite vegetable is broccoli, I am going to make this tonight for our side dish with dinner. I am sure it will become his favorite dish. Thanks so much for your inspiring ideas, I look forward to the episodes to come!
Sooooo………simple,so good!!!!
I really get your message. Chef at home is all about helping us execute our love of food and family in a way that marries well with our busy livestyles. A goal that is absolutely attainable. Good Food,Good ideas and simple preparation for the home chef. Your are fabulous.
love the little vignettes
It’s great to see your humor when it comes to cooking, it’s appreciated :)
Love your simple style of cooking. Looking forward to more recipe’s.
Thanks
Looks great, ill have to try it ou. Website looks good Chef Smith!
Can’t wait to make our broccoli like this next time :) i always flood my poor broccoli :)
thank you :)
Great, nutrious and no-fat way to enjoy a whole broccoli. Yeah!
Stems. Finally we can break the cycle and put them in the pot, I always knew there was something good in there!
Fantastic series…as always, inspiring!
Looks delicious!