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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Grilled steak slices topped with chimichurri sauce on a plate, with a lemon, olive oil bottle, and chopped herbs in the background.

Skirt steak with chimichurri sauce

25 min • Easy to Moderate • 2 to 4 servings

Golden-brown focaccia topped with pine nuts and herbs on a baking sheet in a kitchen setting.

Family Focaccia Bread

60 min • Easy to Moderate • 8 to 10 servings

Grilled chicken thighs with char marks on a plate, garnished with a lemon half, with mustard and olive oil in the background.

Julia’s thighs

25 min • Easy • 4 servings

Decadent chocolate soufflé with molten center served with vanilla ice cream on a beige plate, set on a wooden kitchen counter.

Chocolate souffle

33 min • Moderate • 8 servings

Creamy cauliflower soup garnished with slivered almonds, displayed on a wooden countertop with a blender and fresh cauliflower in the background.

Cauliflower-Almond Soup

50 min • Easy to Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

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