Indeed, raw potatoes don’t freeze well; ice crystals rupture their cell walls, leaving them mushy once thawed—and many people think that means you cannot freeze potatoes. The secret to freezing ...

Blanching is a cooking method where vegetables are quickly boiled or steamed, then plunged into an ice bath to stop the ...

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 ...

French fries are one of those things where, for a lot of home cooks, perfection is frustratingly elusive. While you can make ...