Broccoli Stems

I think of broccoli stems as a found vegetable. You bought the bunch of broccoli, so why not use the whole thing? Of course, freshness matters. Peel the thick outside skin from the stem to reveal its tender core. Sliced thinly crosswise, broccoli stems can be eaten raw, used to scoop Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce (here), or steamed or sautéed on their own.