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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Green Thai curry with chicken, green beans, red peppers, and lime served over rice in a white bowl on a wooden kitchen counter.

Thai green curry (without coconut)

50 min • Easy • 4 servings

Crispy chicken sandwich with cheddar cheese, lettuce, cucumber, red onion, and ketchup on whole grain bread, served on a white plate.

Chicken schnitzel sandwich

30 min • Easy • 1 serving

Golden brown quesadillas filled with ham and melted cheese on a plate, with a skillet, knife, and oil bottle in the background.

Carmen’s quesadillas

20 min • Easy • 2 to 4 servings

A plate of freshly baked sugar cookies on a kitchen counter, with a jar of flour and a mixer in the background.

Apes

30 min • Easy • 24 to 36 servings

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Easy • everyone servings

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