The original Roman gourmet Apicius got straight to the heart of the pleasure we derive from food when he said, "We eat first with our eyes" back in the first century A.D. A tremendous portion of food ...

Preparing vegetables can sometimes be the most time-consuming part of getting dinner together, but blanching them helps move things along. Blanching means boiling the vegetables for a very short time ...

Blanching (scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time) is a must for almost all vegetables to be frozen. It stops enzyme actions which can cause loss of flavor, color and texture.

Food preservation is a valuable skill that ensures you can enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables all year round. One essential ...

Blanching is a helpful technique to have in your kitchen skills arsenal, especially if you're the type to freeze farmer's market fare. Blanching fruits and veggies involves a quick dunk in boiling ...

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 ...

Freezing is a quick way to preserve vegetables so we can enjoy them all year round. To ensure your frozen vegetables will be a high quality product, blanch them before freezing. According to Cathy ...

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 ...