Origin of simmer
Synonym study
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rage, stir, burn, warm, seethe, stew, ferment, churn, bubble, fume, parboil, effervesce, sparkle, cook, fizz, smart, fret, fricasseeExamples from the Web for simmer
Contemporary Examples of simmer
Add the butter, chicken stock, salt, bay leaf, thyme, and tarragon and bring to a simmer.
Transfer the halves and cylinders to a medium sauté pan with the chicken stock and butter and bring to a simmer.
Add the vinegar, bring to a simmer, then stir in the chicken stock.
In a small saucepan, combine the yogurt, cream, and vadouvan spice and bring to a simmer.
Add the remaining tomatoes, cover, and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Historical Examples of simmer
Cover it close, set it on hot coals, and let it simmer about an hour.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
Then put in the strained blood and simmer it for another hour, at least.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
Let it simmer awhile, but take it up before it comes to a boil.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
Simmer them for an hour, and having skimmed it well, strain off the liquid.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
Set the pan on hot coals, and simmer them gently about five minutes.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie