Once the vegetables start to cook add in a couple of tablespoons of water.

一旦蔬菜开始加热烹调，就加入几汤匙水。

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Second, cook the potatoes in a pot filled with water for half an hour.

第二，让土豆在装满水的锅里煮半个小时。

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Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions.

同时，根据包装袋上面的说明把意大利饺子用开水放在炖锅中煮。

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When braising, cook the pumpkin or squash in just enough water and simmer until tender.

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Water-packed turnips cook in a butter emulsion until fork-tender and glossy.

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