Blanching simply means to quickly boil foods (typically vegetables, fruits, or nuts) without fully cooking them. The blanched foods are then placed in a bowl of ice water for shocking (another cooking ...

Remember the broccoli we had when we were kids that not only was weirdly mushy but also tasted like grass? Well, it turns out that broccoli really shouldn't taste like that, and that not that many ...

1. Bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil in a large pot. Cook vegetables just until tender-crisp (see chart). 2. Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon or drain them in a ...

We love fresh, seasonal produce for its superb flavor and vibrant color, especially during the summer. But these prized traits are fleeting. This is where blanching can come in to save the day, ...

In the latest installment of her YouTube series, the cookbook author and chef Sohla El-Waylly will teach you how to maximize this popular, but sometimes divisive vegetable. By The New York Times Love ...

If you're a fan of broccoli, almost any preparation will do: Roasted, sautéed, even steamed with a little butter can hit the spot. For some tasty broccoli served cold and covered in flavor, nothing ...