Bain marie

A bain marie is the French term for a double boiler. Interestingly, the term was originally used in alchemy, and was named after Moses’s sister. She was an alchemist. Not a lot of people know that!

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Four golden-brown fish cakes on a white plate, placed on a wooden kitchen counter.

Turkey burger

40 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

Mashed potatoes topped with a soft-boiled egg, seasoned with black pepper, served on a plate with a fork and a pot of extra mashed potatoes.

Eggy mash

35 min • Easy • 4 servings

Glazed ham topped with a chunky fruit sauce on a plate, with a pot and kitchen utensils in the background.

Spicy Peach Glazed Baked Ham

260 min • Moderate • 10 to 12 servings

Plate of glazed chicken meatballs garnished with chopped green onions, with a small bowl of dipping sauce and a skillet in the background.

Chicken meatballs

35 min • Easy • 6 to 10 servings

Creamy beef stroganoff served over fettuccine noodles, garnished with fresh parsley, with a skillet and ingredients in the background.

Beef Stroganoff (non-bourgeois)

100 min • Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

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