blanched

Example Sentences

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And if you have extra asparagus, lucky you — it freezes beautifully, especially if it’s been blanched, which locks in the best texture and color.

From Washington Times

Even people who dared to travel blanched at the idea of a stranger entering their rooms.

From New York Times

Quickly blanched, bright green asparagus stalks are tossed with cubes of tofu and a light sesame dressing for a salad that is utterly spring.

From Salon

And he blanched when he saw who was sponsoring one of his first newsletters: Chevron, the second-largest oil and gas company in the United States.

From Washington Post

This patch of Brooklyn yielded a blanched patio umbrella, old school desks, some twisted metal.

From New York Times