Simmer

To simmer is to cook a liquid to a very gentle bubbling. Approximately 185º F to 205º F (85º C to 96º C). Soups for example are best when simmered.

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Creamy green soup garnished with fresh herbs, melon halves, and kitchen utensils in the background on a countertop.

Chilled melon soup

20 min • Easy • 6 servings

A Bloody Mary cocktail with a celery stick garnish, surrounded by a lime, grated horseradish, and a pepper grinder.

Caesar clamato cocktail

5 min • Easy • 1 serving

Bowl of dumpling soup with carrots and green onions, accompanied by a spoon, extra dumplings, and fresh green onions on a cutting board.

Wonton Soup

75 min • Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

Greek-style pita topped with marinated lamb cubes, diced tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce, served with extra pita and olive oil.

Lamb Souvlaki on the Rotisserie

110 min • Moderate • 6 to 8 servings

Grilled sausages topped with a generous serving of homemade mustard, accompanied by a jar of mustard and a glass of beer on a kitchen counter.

Homemade Ploughman’s Mustard

10 min • Easy • 2 cups servings

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