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Simmer rapini (also known as broccoli rabe) in garlicky olive oil for a stunning side dish. The twice-cooked vegetable becomes the definition of tender, and the method brings out its sweet notes.

Greens like rapini are a great addition to a hearty pasta sauce. Cooking them ahead of time helps remove some of the bitter flavour. Try this method with other greens like kale, collards and ...

Drizzle with sauce made with dashi, soy sauce and mirin. 1. Cut the rapini and boil in salted water. Plunge into ice water. 2. Tear the chrysanthemum flowers and blanch in boiling water with a ...