Blanch

To cook an item partially and very briefly in boiling water or fat. Usually a preparation technique to loosen peels from vegetables, fruits and nuts, and to prepare foods before freezing.

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120 min • Moderate • 6 to 8 servings

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40 min • Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

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35 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

Glass and pitcher of iced tea with mint garnish beside lemon and spoon on counter, with teapot in the background.

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15 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

Hearty lentil soup with carrots and celery, topped with a dollop of yogurt, served in a white bowl next to a cutting board and orange pot.

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55 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

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