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.
In saucepan or skillet, place steamer basket in Â½ inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). 3. Place broccoli in steamer basket. 4. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. 5. Steam for 10 to 11 minutes or until crisp-tender.