How to Use blanch in a Sentence

blanch

verb
  • She blanched and remained silent when the store owner accused her of taking the money.
  • Blanch the potatoes before slicing them.
  • They can even be blanched or used raw in salads.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
  • It may be served raw, lightly blanched, or cooked briefly in soups and stews.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Greens blanched and frozen for a soup, a stew, and—of course—more pasta?
    — Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2020
  • Bring a pan of water to a boil and blanch the beets for 1 minute.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2023
  • A student behind me in line blanched with fear.
    — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Here's how to blanch your corn and prepare it for the freezer.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Have a look at her full primer on how to blanch and freeze vegetables.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
  • It may be frozen as whole ears, in the husks, without blanching.
    — Robin Mather, chicagotribune.com, 26 July 2019
  • Rinse the leaves, then blanch them in the boiling water for less than a minute.
    — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • To freeze slices, slightly blanch them, plunge them in ice water, drain and pat dry.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2022
  • Once the water has boiled, add green beans to blanch for about 2 minutes.
    — Jan Waddy, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2023
  • For greens like spinach, kale, or bok choy, blanch them first, then squeeze them tightly with your hands.
    — Hetty McKinnon, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2021
  • Add the shucked ears of corn, then boil for 4 minutes to blanch the kernels.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
  • The broccoli is so green thanks to the simple blanching process.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The broccoli is so green thanks to the simple blanching process.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Just blanch the skin, boil it in sugar water and dry it in a bed of sugar.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Instead, blanch the squash to will help preserve its texture.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2020
  • There’s no need to blanch or pre-cook any of these vegetable additions.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • There's no need to blanch bell peppers before freezing.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • Or, at the very least, blanch the vegetables in the same pot as your pasta or grains.
    — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • The chiles are first blanched in hot water, then swirled in a chugging, bubbling bath.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Mix in blanched green beans, and then place all the vegetables on top of the meat mixture.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 15 Jan. 2018
  • Next, blanch the broccoli rabe leaves and cook until tender, about 1 minute.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Sep. 2021
  • This process, known as blanching, makes the stems white and mild and encourages the plants to grow taller.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Next, blanch the melon and then drop it in an ice bath to prevent overcooking.
    — Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 19 Oct. 2020
  • Many cooks blanch the leaves for a few seconds so the pesto retains a vibrant green color.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Lawyer John Eastman, blanched by light, looks haunted, a specter.
    — Karen Heller, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
  • When the water is boiling, blanch the mint for about 30 seconds.
    — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 13 Jan. 2020

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