Loading ... Another slant on the phrase: Someone is selling a product, another person acts like he or she will help you out because you would never be able to sell a thing. That would be patronizing the seller. That would be a condescending attitude and the customer would be thinking, don't patronize me!
For asparagus, time steaming in the microwave is relatively the same: four to six minutes. ]Broccoli: Broccoli florets are steamed on the stovetop about five minutes. Look for a dark color change and you will know when the broccoli is done. In the microwave, allow broccoli florets to steam three to five minutes.
1 Bring the water to a full boil. 2  Place the asparagus spears in the boiling water. 3  Once the water returns to a boil, cook for 5 minutes. 4  If you wish, use a microwave-safe cooking dish to boil asparagus in the microwave.5  Fill the cooking dish with 1/4 cup water, then add the spears and place the lid on the dish. Place a few inches of water and 2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan. 2  Bring the water to a full boil. 3  Place the asparagus spears in the boiling water. 4  Once the water returns to a boil, cook for 5 minutes.