Blanching broccoli is useful before freezing and necessary to get those bright green, crisp-tender florets. It's a quick and easy cooking technique—the key is getting the timing just right to ...

A cheesy sauce poured over blanched broccoli and baked to perfection. This broccoli bake recipe is tasty and creamy. Pour the milk into a pan and bring to the boil, then simmer while adding flour, and ...

Armando Rafael for The New York Times Broccoli is a clever make-ahead ingredient because, even when coated in dressing, it maintains its hardy texture and crunch over time. Blanched and puréed ...

Dan Pelosi’s broccoli rabe pesto pasta is vivid-hued and deeply flavored, with a nutty, cheesy sauce made from blanched broccoli rabe. Save the leftover pesto for crostini, or dab it on a panful ...

You’ll love this broccoli recipe even if you don’t like its taste. Start by steaming or blanching the broccoli florets until they are tender but still bright green. This usually takes about 3-5 ...

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 ...