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 Combine the asparagus and water in a 10 inch skillet and place over medium heat; cover. 2  Allow the asparagus to steam until tender, about 10 minutes; drain. 3  Reduce heat to low and return the skillet to the heat. 4  Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.