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Infuse

To extract flavour by steeping gently. For savoury dishes, herbs or vegetables can be heated slowly in stock or milk and used in sauces. Milk can also be flavoured for sweet dishes by gently heating it with a vanilla pod, piece of cinnamon stick, bay leaf or lemon peel.