Chef Tim Says....

Poaching is such a wonderful cooking technique. Not only can you create delicious, delicate dishes but it offers a wide variety of ways of imparting flavors to your recipes. The key to poaching food is that it is a very gentle process.

Julia Child, in her book From Julia Child's Kitchen, defined the seven stages of heating water. Other authors have given other definitions but most are similar to these. Poaching

Featured Recipes

Poached Salmon with Lemon Dill Mayonnaise
I love poaching food but don't always think of it. It's the perfect way to cook because it gives you just the right control over the cooking process. The poaching water is a good way to impart flavor and the best part -- no added calories because of having to cook in a fat.

This recipe is safe for Coumadin® (warfarin) users and is low in sodium (salt). Those with GERD / Acid Reflux should avoid this recipe due to the acidity of the mayonnaise, and because of the sour cream, those who are lactose intolerant should also avoid it.

Mashed Parsnips
I also like to use a potato ricer to make my mashed parsnips. It gives the recipe a smoother texture but there's still some body to the dish.

This recipe is safe for those with GERD / Acid Reflux and is low in sodium (salt). Coumadin® (warfarin) users and those who are lactose intolerant should avoid this recipe.

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