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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Two golden-brown crab cakes garnished with parsley and a lemon wedge on a plate, with a mixing bowl and chopped herbs in the background.

Snyder’s crabcakes

30 min • Easy to Moderate • 2 to 4 servings

Creamy tomato soup garnished with fresh herbs, served with a slice of crusty bread.

Tomato bisque

45 min • Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

Chicken and mango salad with creamy dressing served on a bed of lettuce leaves.

Tropical Curried Chicken Salad

35 min • Easy • 4 servings

Bowl of shrimp and pea risotto with olive oil and pepper mill on a wooden kitchen counter.

Fried Rice with Prawns

25 min • Easy • 2 to 4 servings

Baked banana split open, filled with melted chocolate and topped with cream, served on a plate with a spoon on the side.

Barbecued banana

25 min • Easy • 1 serving

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