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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 ...

Blanching spinach is equally important, especially if you plan to store it for later. This process helps maintain its bright ...

Lock in color, crunch, and nutrients with this simple blanching trick every home cook should know. Fast, easy, and foolproof!

Tender green vegetables and blanching are best friends. Not only does a quick bath in hot water punch up the bright green color of veggies like green beans, asparagus, broccoli, and snap peas, but ...

To blanch or not to blanch? That is the question when it comes to making basil pesto. Many cooks blanch the leaves for a few seconds so the pesto retains a vibrant green color. But will a few seconds ...