Our two best, expert-approved methods. When freezing broccoli for long-term storage, it's crucial to blanch the veggie to help it retain its color and texture. The process of blanching broccoli is ...

Broccoli salad is a great way to shake things up from lettuce-based salads, but it does require a bit of prep work to ensure a softer crunch and deeper flavor.

The secret? Blanch it right. If you've never heard of blanching, it's simply dipping the cut-and-trimmed broccoli into a pot of salted hot water briefly (for only around 60 to 90 seconds).

How to cook broccoli rabe Now that summer is slipping into fall, the familiar heads of broccoli will be joined by odd family members with names like broccoli rabe, broccolini and Chinese kale.

For perfect rapini (broccoli rabe), give it a quick blanch in salted water to remove any bitterness, then sauté with olive oil, garlic and chili flakes until fragrant.