Poach, Simmer, Boil, Gentle Boil, Gentle Simmer, Rolling Boil. What does this all mean?
There’s a lot of lingo when it comes to cooking with liquid: poach, simmer, boil. They all mean different things. It’s all about temperature. Poaching is a gentle way of cooking tender cuts of meat or vegetables. The goal is to shoot for 160 to 180F degrees. I like to poach chicken breast, fish, eggs, fruits…
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Spiced Orange Octopus a la Plancha with Pumpkin Romesco, Autumn Chicories & Brown Butter Sherry Vinaigrette
Charred and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Octopus is not only easy to cook, but it is also great for feeding a crowd. If you don’t have eight people at your dinner table, no problem. Cooked octopus makes great leftovers. Plancha may seem like a fancy word, but all you…
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