Muddle

To crush or mash ingredients with a muddler, traditionally a wooden rod with flattened end, or spoon. It crushes ingredients to release oils, such as mint, and flavors, as in citrus.

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Italian wedding soup with meatballs, spinach, and grated cheese served in a bowl with a pot and spoon on the side.

Italian Wedding Soup with meatballs

50 min • Moderate • 6 to 8 servings

Bowl of raw, seasoned sausage meatballs on a kitchen counter next to a cooking pot and a baking sheet.

French Burnt Peanuts

40 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

Creamy hummus garnished with parsley and olive oil, served with pita bread and walnuts in a rustic kitchen setting.

Feta and Walnut Dip

10 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

Orange sorbet served in a hollowed orange half, garnished with mint leaves, with whole oranges in the background on a wooden kitchen counter.

Tangerine Sorbet

50 min • Moderate • 6 to 8 servings

Chicken drumsticks in a rich, brown sauce garnished with fresh herbs, served on a white plate with a cast-iron skillet and knife nearby.

Classic Chicken in Vinegar

50 min • Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

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