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Tag Archives: Blanch and saute

A PR Campaign for Brussels Sprouts

Here at COOK + SMARTS, we are embarking on a PR campaign to reverse the ill feelings so many people have towards the brussels sprout. This innocent vegetable has been slandered for much too long. It’s always seen in family sitcoms as the vegetable no child likes to eat. Its prolific gaseous creations have made…

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The Quick Blanch + Saute

When I was trying to decide on the photos for the COOK + SMARTS website, I immediately knew that my favorite cooking formula would make the final gallery. Blanch + Saute is a cooking formula that is used almost every night in our kitchen for three reasons: 1) we love making vegetables a big part of every meal; 2) the blanching step makes vegetables cook in a flash (perfect for weekday preparation); and 3) the sauteing step step adds a ton of flavor. This cooking formula can be applied to almost any hearty vegetable, and we have a whole list below to get you through all four seasons.

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