Warm
Bringing food back to gentle heat without actively cooking it further. Plates, tortillas, and sauces all show off better warm than cold.
Used for
- tortillas
- bread
- sauces
- serving plates
In the kitchen
- Use a low oven (200°F) or covered skillet.
- Wrap in a clean towel to hold heat.
- Skip cooking it further.
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