Miscellaneous with broccoli

1 cup orzo pasta 4 cups broccoli florets 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, coarsley chopped 6 ounces canned ripe olives , chopped 2 medium tomatoes ,[...]

1 pound pasta, bow-tie or any other pasta, prefer whole wheat 5 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved * 14 ounces artichoke[...]

1 1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup shallots or 1/4 cup onion , minced fine 2 ounces pancetta or 2 ounces bacon , finely chopped 1 garlic[...]

1 small clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil Salt and freshly ground[...]