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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Baked breaded chicken drumsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet with a mustard bottle and glass bowl in the background.

Cece’s crispy chicken

60 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

Whiskey cocktail with ice and lime wedges on a kitchen counter near a wooden cutting board and utensils.

Chilled añejo

15 min • Easy • 1 serving

Two-layered chocolate-frosted cake on a kitchen counter with a stand mixer in the background.

Grandmas’ Yellow Cake

40 min • Moderate • 8 to 12 servings

Hearty beef stew with carrots and prunes served over a bed of rice, garnished with slivered almonds.

Moroccan Lamb Recipe

75 min • Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

Fresh mixed green salad with radicchio, endives, and arugula, dressed with a light vinaigrette in a kitchen setting.

Creamy salad dressing

10 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

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