Asparagus is at the top of our list of spring produce—and it's probably your favorite, too. Knowing how to cook asparagus is important if you want to enjoy all that the vegetable has to offer. April ...

French cooking is known for its elegance and precision, but it's built on simple, foundational techniques that any home cook ...

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 rules of vegetable blanching say to use a big pot of water, salt, and then shock in ice water. Is any of this true? While many insist that the key to proper vegetable blanching is to cook very ...

This crowd-pleasing appetizer comes together in just 20 minutes. Asparagus typically takes about three to four minutes to blanch in boiling salted water. To keep the asparagus extra green and crisp ...

Asparagus is beginning to poke its head through the ground. It is best enjoyed fresh; but if you have a bumper crop, you may be looking for ways to preserve this delicate vegetable. Start by selecting ...