Blanching is a cooking technique used to preserve the vibrant colors and nutrients of food, while preserving its natural flavor. Blanching presents an opportunity for chefs and hobbyists alike to expand their cooking repertoires with different types of culinary dishes, as it's a process that can be used to add texture, subtle flavors, and brightness to any type of food. 96 Ways to Perfectly Blanch: A Cookbook for Elevating Your Culinary Skills provides readers with an array of easy-to-follow recipes, fundamental techniques, and helpful tips to achieve the perfect blanch. This cookbook is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to add flavor and color to their dishes, but isn't sure where to start.

The first section of the cookbook helps readers understand the fundamentals of blanching, walking them through the blanching process, what types of foods are suitable for blanching, and why blanching is an important technique. Afterwards, the cookbook dives into a comprehensive collection of recipes with step-by-step instructions on how to perfectly blanch eighteen different types of vegetables, from Brussels sprouts to turnips. The recipes are deliberately easy to follow and do not require complicated or hard-to-find ingredients, and offer a variety of ways to blanch the vegetables, such as boiling, steaming, or even microwaving.

In the latter section of the cookbook, readers are introduced to more exotic recipes such as Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp, Grilled Eggplant with Basil, and Roasted Garlic-Mushroom Soup. For each recipe, the authors provide a detailed breakdown on which ingredients to use and how to properly blanch and cook the food to create the perfect flavor, texture, and color. Additionally, the guide provides helpful tips on what to avoid while blanching, such as undercooking or overcooking the food, and how to properly store the blanched vegetables, as well as useful advice on other cooking related matters.

At its core, 96 Ways to Perfectly Blanch: A Cookbook for Elevating Your Culinary Skills is a valuable resource designed to help readers become creative and more confident in the kitchen. Not only does it equip readers with the fundamental knowledge and recipes necessary to succeed in the kitchen, but it also offers insightful advice and commentary on cooking, nutrition, and food handling. This cookbook is ideal for beginner home cooks and seasoned chefs alike, and is an invaluable resource for creating dishes that burst with vibrant color and delicious flavor.