Blanching is a pretty nifty technique that can be used for foods like broccoli. However, does the fact that you can also mean ...

The thought is that blanching removes impurities, giving you a “cleaner stock.” However, molecular biologist-turned-cookbook-author Nik Sharma says it’s not always necessary: “If you’re ...

Pre-Cook Bones: If cooking bone-in chicken, consider pre-cooking or blanching the bones. This reduces the release of bone marrow, which can discolor surrounding meat. Story continues below this ad ...

Drain them and they’re ready for stir frying, or blanch them for a few seconds to prepare them for soup. Those who fear fat will not like this step, but you can’t skip the oil. Oil is crucial ...