Sentence examples for tender center from inspiring English sources

A slightly charred, blistered edge of a nicely stretched crust is chewy yet soft as it dips toward a thin, tender center.

The meat on the menu is uniformly excellent: steak au poivre, with a nicely seared pepper crust and a tender center, over thin disks of buttery potatoes; braised pork hock, intensely piggy but with the crispy exterior of fried chicken, and offset with a heap of spicy arugula; tender boeuf bourguignonne that separates easily into richly flavored hunks.

Duck duck, a special similar to the duck already listed on the regular menu, brought not only the leg confit but also a perfectly cooked magret, sliced to reveal a pale pink, tender center; a stunning mushroom risotto shared the plate.

The butcher had larded and tied it; all I had to do was put it in a hot oven for an hour and a quarter, then let it stand, sprinkled with flaky Malden salt, while its red meaty juices oozed back into its tender center.

You can't just take a bulb of fennel and put it on a plate and say, 'Here, chew on this.' " No, you have to throw away the outer part and use only the tender center, slice it thin and, to keep it from oxidizing, prepare it à la minute.

The rosy centered, tender meat, coated with a tangy Dijon and herb crust, crowned with wispy onion rings was presented teepee style over garlicky spinach and leeks and a soothing Yukon potato cake that featured goat cheese.

And remember that the tender green center of the leek grows nearly to the top.

Bake potatoes on baking sheet until tender in center when pierced, about 1 hour.

Add sweet potatoes (whole and unpeeled) and boil until potatoes are tender in center when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes.

The béchamel gets absorbed by the bread in the oven, creating a tender, rich center, while caramelizing on the outside for a crispy, cheesy crust.

Look for curly endive with tender, blanched centers and be ruthless; the darker green outer leaves must be removed.