The Can't Cook Book: Recipes for the Absolutely Terrified! (34 page)

5.
 
Spread
¹
/
₄
c. of the sauce over each pizza, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
Top
with the cheese.
Transfer
to the oven and
bake
until the edges are crisp and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove
from the oven and
scatter
the fresh basil leaves over the top.
Sprinkle
with crushed red pepper if you like a little heat.
Slice
and
serve
.

Flatten.

Stretch.

Pull.

Broccoli with Golden Raisins & Garlic

ACTUAL WORK TIME:
10 minutes |
TOTAL TIME:
15 minutes |
SERVES:
4

This is an exciting way to serve broccoli—spicy, sweet, and savory.

Tools needed:
cutting board, chef’s knife, strainer, large pot with lid, measuring cups and spoons, tongs, large spoon, kitchen timer.

Don’t Panic:
Cutting broccoli florets, smashing garlic, and not overcooking the brocs are the things to think about here—but all without worry.

1.
 
Cut
the fresh broccoli into florets, leaving about 2 inches of stem attached
. I try to cut all the florets about the same size so they will cook in the same amount of time.
Place
them in a strainer and
pass
under cool running water to wash.
Smash
the garlic and peel.
*

2.
 
Place
a large pot on the stove and
turn
the heat to medium. Measure and
pour
in the oil and
heat
until it shimmers (1 to 2 minutes).
Add
the garlic and
cook,
stirring, until light golden brown, about 2 minutes. Now that the oil is flavored,
use
tongs to
take
the garlic out and
discard
.

3.
 
Add
the fresh broccoli (or frozen broccoli, if using), raisins, red pepper, and salt to the pot and
stir
for about 30 seconds to coat with the oil.
Add
the water,
cover,
and let
steam
for 3 to 5 minutes. You want it to be tender but not mushy.
Stir
again and
serve.