You’ll never have to sit down to boring broccoli again.

Not that we should complain.

Eat your broccoli, kids.

plate of Bang Bang Broccoli smothered with Bang Bang sauce and garnished with fried onions and a small dish of sauce on the side

Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond

Many, many nights my mother microwaved broccoli florets when I was growing up.

That’s all well and good, but a sesame-ginger dressing will dress it right up into craveable territory.

It’s lovely with chicken, shrimp, or beef.

Bowl of Microwave Broccoli with Sesame Dressing with Utensils, Next to a Table Napkin, a Glass of Water, and a Bowl with More Sesame Seeds

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Bacon, red onion, and a touch of mayo make this hearty salad appealing to many.

I like to add raisins, too.

It’s fast, hands-off, and brings out its sweetness.

Broccoli Salad

Simply Recipes / Lori Rice

A finish of parm adds a savory depth.

Broccoli Slaw With Cranberry Orange Dressing

secure your broccoli stems to shred for this slaw.

Or buy a bag of broccoli slaw that’s ready to toss with a zesty dressing.

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Sweet cranberries are a fitting foil for the burly broccoli bits.

Never mushy, never undercooked.

If it’s too plain for you, cover it with the cheese sauce we share below.

broccoli tots on a plate next to a bowl of ketchup

Simply Recipes / Molly Adams

Easy Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce

Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

Stick with me here.

We all know a generous drowning of cheese sauce does wonders for those who would otherwise refuse broccoli.

It’s easy to make in a blender and gets its orange hue from a carrot.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole - an easy broccoli casserole you’ll love!

Elise Bauer

Never once has an unsuspecting diner at my home cried foul on this fabulous sauce.

“I cook broccoli florets in a skillet with a little oil.

Halfway through cooking, I sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

A dish of broccoli slaw with dried cranberries and nuts

Elise Bauer

Broccoli Stir-Fry

Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

Throw a little stir-fry together to enlivengrilled chicken breastsorpork tenderloin.

Broccoli Cheddar Quesadillas

How is a quesadilla a side dish?

crispy parmesan broccoli lifted using a fork over a platter with more (close-up)

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Plate of Cheddar Egg Bites

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Microwave Broccoli with Sesame Dressing

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

blended vegan queso

Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

Cheesy Broccoli

Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn

Overhead view of a plate of broccoli stir fry recipe served over rice.

Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

Quesadilla Recipe with Cheddar cook the quesadillas

Nick Evans