Blanching is a cooking method where vegetables are quickly boiled or steamed, then plunged into an ice bath to stop the ...

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 ...

The Always Pan has replaced our sauté pans and shallow pots with its easy-to-wash nonstick and nontoxic coating, as well as our steamers, thanks to an insert that gives it a little lift. The Perfect ...

Welcome to Ask Dave Arnold, a regular feature in which David Arnold, director of technology at the French Culinary Institute, provides in-depth answers to questions on food science, cooking technique, ...