H Blanching is a cooking method done by poaching fruits and vegetables, gently and quickly, in boiling water. The quick part is important. "Blanching" is not the same as "boiling." Usually the ...

We'll also share some of our favorite ways to use blanched vegetables. Albert Nguyen, chef-instructor of culinary arts at the Institute of Culinary Education. Related: How to Deglaze a Pan—the ...

Blanching, a technique in which vegetables are cooked briefly in boiling salted water and quickly submerged in ice and water, is the name of the game for these tender offerings. The technique is ...

Canned vegetables are very convenient to use, but they can also be bland and laced with a metallic flavor. Here's how to make ...