Read more: 14 Food Storage Hacks You Should Try Andrew "Kappy" Kaplan points out that restaurants tend to blanch broccoli to preserve its bright green color and make it easier to cook to order ...

We spoke with experts to learn how to blanch broccoli and tips for doing it properly. Related: How to Clean Broccoli Thoroughly (and Why You Need To) Blanching is a cooking technique that involves ...

Rapini (broccoli rabe): Trim the tough ends and blanch for 1 minute in boiling salted water to remove the bitterness before sautéing. Then, sauté for 3 to 4 minutes; steaming is optional but can ...

Fresh broccoli should be refrigerated in breathable wrapping, and consumed within 2-3 days of purchase. To freeze it, steam or blanch it to your taste, cool in iced water, drain, and freeze in a ...

Fast and tasty green veg - griddled for that smoky taste. The ready-made gnocchi are fried for extra crunch and served with a homemade chilli broccolli pesto. Blanch the broccoli in boiling salted ...