This quick and easy classic French cooking method preserves the color, texture, and flavor of fresh vegetables. For spring ...

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 ...

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 ...

Blanching is an essential cooking technique that every cook should incorporate into their culinary repertoire. It might not ...

Imagine enjoying the freshness of garden vegetables even in the depths of winter. How is this possible? Gardeners can use the power of their home freezer to lock in summer freshness. Bridgette Brannon ...

Ann Taylor Pittman is a Senior Food Editor at Food & Wine. She is a writer, recipe developer, editor, and cookbook author with more than 26 years of experience in food media. When you find fresh ...