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.
1 Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. 2  Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. 3  Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. 4  Mix in milk and garlic powder. 5  In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. 6  Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick. In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. 2  Cook onion in butter until softened. 3  Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. 4  Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. 5  Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. 6  Mix in milk and garlic powder.