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26 recipes tagged with simmered.
A homemade guava jelly made from slightly underripe guavas and bottled lime juice, yielding about three half-pint jars.
Yield varies While any plum will make delicious butter, we recommend damson or Italian plums. Please read How to Process.
20 to 25 servings Soaking country hams in several changes of water reduces their saltiness. Some especially well-cured specimens may take a very long time…
About 8 cups; 4 to 5 servings The subtly flavored, firm flesh of winter melon takes well to the savory notes in this broth. You may find winter melon at…
About 8 cups Please read About Meat and Poultry Stocks. For a White Beef Stock, follow the directions for White Veal Stock, substituting beef bones for…
A classic French fish stock (fumet) made from white fish bones, aromatic vegetables, white wine, and herbs. Simmered gently and strained for a flavorful…
A rich and soothing chicken broth simmered with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. Perfect served over rice or as a base for wonton…
A rich tomato sauce simmered with Italian meatballs, enough to coat a pound of pasta.
A rich brown poultry stock made by roasting poultry parts and vegetables until deeply browned, then simmering with herbs and spices. Ideal as a base for…
About 4 ½ cups This thick “jam” is good over rice pudding. Turn it into a sauce by combining it with a puree of tart fruit such as guava.
About 8 cups This is the richer of the two versions. Use in place of beef stock.
8 servings Bergamot-flavored Earl Grey tea is especially nice here, providing a tannic contrast to the sweet prunes.
6 to 8 cups This recipe is intended to use whatever bones you have on hand—we recommend saving bones in a bag in the freezer until you have enough. Bones…
About 2 cups This sauce can be made a week ahead. If possible, use large dried Calimyrna figs rather than the smaller, darker Mission figs. This sauce is…
Simmered cardoons are a simple Italian side dish, boiled until tender and tossed with butter or olive oil, Parmesan or bread crumbs, and parsley.
A simple and flavorful Indian cauliflower dish made with onion, tomato, ginger, and spices. Ready in 30 minutes, it's delicious on its own or as part of a…
2 servings This simple Egyptian bean dish is commonly served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is excellent served with Shirazi or Israeli Salad. You…
Beets are steamed or simmered until tender, then tossed with butter or a vinaigrette and topped with a sauce and fresh herbs. A simple, versatile side…
About 8 cups Please read About Meat and Poultry Stocks. For Brown Veal Stock, begin by roasting the bones as for Brown Beef Stock, substituting veal for…
About 1 ⅓ cups This is the easiest path to homemade dulce de leche, which is traditionally made by simmering sweetened milk for many hours until it…
Butterklösse are light, fluffy dumplings made from butter, eggs, and flour. They are simmered in broth or stew and served immediately.
A hearty chili made with cubed sirloin steak, fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn, simmered for two hours until tender. Perfect for a comforting…
A hearty, savory dip made with ground chicken, beans, tomatoes, and spices, simmered for an hour and served with tortilla chips and cheese.
Norwegian komper are hearty, orange-sized dumplings made from grated potato and barley flour, filled with seasoned fatty meat and simmered until tender…
Pan-seared cod simmered in a tomato-olive sauce with garlic and lime, inspired by Mexican flavors. Serve with rice for a complete meal.
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