Sentence examples for gently softened from inspiring English sources

For one recent picnic, we prepared a simple spongecake, sliced it in advance and drenched it on-site with syrupy peaches we had gently softened in a sauté pan and then chilled.

Pulling down hard on the two shrouds gently softened the descent.

Start with a generous amount of sliced onions gently softened and browned in a deep pot with a little oil and fresh thyme.

2. Heat the oil and two tablespoons butter in a skillet and gently soften the shallots with the prosciutto.

During that time, the herb-scented steam gently softens and suffuses the stalks, unlike asparagus I've made in a steamer basket, which tends to cook unevenly.

2 Meanwhile, in a larger saucepan, melt 20g butter and gently soften the shallot with the bacon, without allowing them to colour.

I add the pea-sized pieces of meat to a chopped onion, garlic clove and carrot which have been gently softening in a large pan with a dash of oil, and fry them until "nicely browned".

But seeing it out of context, we become aware of its distinctive detail: symmetrical rectangular panels with a centered knocker; crisp, geometric framing with columns flattened into pilasters; a semi-oval fan window above, its decorative curves gently softening the door's commanding rectitude.

Makes 4 jars 50g unsalted butter 1 white onion, peeled and sliced 2 heads fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced 2 tbs caster sugar juice of 1 lemon 50ml dry white wine 50ml Pernod 1 star anise pinch of salt Soften butter in heavy-bottomed pan, add the onion and fennel and gently soften without colour.

To make the fish pie, melt the butter in a saucepan, add the leeks and gently soften over a low heat until completely tender but not coloured.

But it's readily available, has a creamy texture and can gently soften the flavors in the filling.