Loading ... 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!
For asparagus, time steaming in the microwave is relatively the same: four to six minutes. ]Broccoli: Broccoli florets are steamed on the stovetop about five minutes. Look for a dark color change and you will know when the broccoli is done. In the microwave, allow broccoli florets to steam three to five minutes.
1 Microwaving: Lay asparagus in a microwave-safe baking dish, with tips towards the center. 2  Add about a 1/4 cup of water; cover and microwave for 4-5 minutes. 3  Roasting: Preheat oven to 450 degrees.4  Lay asparagus on a baking sheet. 5  Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. 6  Roast for 8-10 minutes. Microwaving: Lay asparagus in a microwave-safe baking dish, with tips towards the center. 2  Add about a 1/4 cup of water; cover and microwave for 4-5 minutes. 3  Roasting: Preheat oven to 450 degrees.