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fricassee

verb

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as in to steam

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The afterbirth hanging down from the cows, steaming in the cold spring air.

— Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Reduce heat to low and cook (milk should be steaming or just barely simmering around edges of pan) 10 minutes.

— Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

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After barbecuing the breast over peat, the legs are braised and served alongside the grain itself.

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The flaky pastry is filled with beef cheeks that have been rubbed in tomato paste, cured in salt, chiles and spices for 24 hours, then cooked coq-au-vin style in a braising liquid that’s more than half red wine.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

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