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 homemade ice cream in a bowl, surrounded by kitchen utensils on a wooden countertop, ready for serving.

Chai Tea Ice cream

50 min • Moderate • 4 servings

Fresh arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, croutons, and red onion, served with lemon vinaigrette and olive oil on a wooden countertop.

Lemon honey dressing

5 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

Chocolate brownies topped with chopped nuts, neatly arranged on a plate, perfect for a dessert recipe.

Fudgy toffee brownies

55 min • Easy to Moderate • 12 to 16 servings

A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice with ice, a metal straw, and a spoon on a kitchen counter with a halved lemon in the background.

Snowball

5 min • Easy • 1 serving

Freshly baked pizza with thinly sliced cured meat, cheese, and herbs on a wooden countertop with a garlic bulb and olive oil in the background.

Radicchio pancetta pizza

45 min • Easy to Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

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