Report Abuse. 1  Patronize Definition. Source(s): https://shrink.im/a7Wjr. 2  Patronize. Source(s): https://shrinks.im/a7UkS. 3  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!
Directions. Place broccoli in a steamer basket set inside a pot of boiling water. Steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a serving bowl and toss with remaining ingredients.
How to steam Broccoli Rabe. 1  Trim off the ends of the broccoli rabe. Sever all the stems from the crowns. 2  Pour water into the bottom of a vegetable steamer to just below the bottom of the steamer insert. 3  Put the prepared broccoli rabe in the insert and cover.  Bring it to a boil over high 1  heat. Cook over high heat for 3 minutes.