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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Hearty bowl of pumpkin soup garnished with chives, with a pot of soup and chopped chives on a cutting board in the background.

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

60 min • Easy • 4 servings

Golden brown cinnamon toast on a white plate with butter, cinnamon, and bread in the background, set on a wooden kitchen counter.

Sweet cinnamon butter toast

15 min • Easy • 1 serving

Seared scallops on toasted bread topped with chopped red peppers and herbs, served on a white plate with oil and bread in the background.

Scallops on toast

25 min • Easy • 2 to 4 servings

Plate of golden-brown, crispy chicken nuggets on a kitchen counter with a mortar, pestle, and oil bottle in the background.

chicken and veg nugget

35 min • Easy to Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

Bowl of vibrant red borscht topped with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill, with a pot of soup and herbs in the background.

Classic Russian Borscht

60 min • Moderate • 6 to 8 servings

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