Before adding veggies, toss them with a little flour to keep them from sticking to the bottom. It is better to steam your vegetables. Better tasting and more nutritious. Corn on the cob cut in half is crispier steamed than boiled. If your vegetables are too salty add some raw potatoes to them.
Potatoes absorb the salt.
When you bring home vegetables in those plastic bags, be sure to poke holes in them to let the vegetables breathe. Dip steamed vegetables in ice water to retain color. Ripen avocados in a brown bag or bowl of flour. You can test it for ripeness by sticking a toothpick through the end in the stem. If you soak beans overnight, you will get less gas from them.