But it is elevated far beyond that by two simple tricks: a broiling technique that quickly browns the birds and leaves them juicy, and a peppercorn that adds an elusive, almost floral spice.

When it gets quiet, it browns quickly.

Pour the vegetable oil into a skillet to a depth of 1 inch and heat until the oil quickly browns a cube of bread.

The chicken is seasoned well, then browned quickly in a hot skillet to hold in the moisture.

Sole is filleted into long, thin rectangles, quickly browned in butter.

Many fish-based gratins use a white gratin sauce and cheese, and achieve browning quickly.

The nut crust, which browns quickly, adds eye appeal as well as flavor because, without it, the thin slices of fish would be cooked long before they were browned.

To prepare them for serving he quickly browns the outside on a charcoal grill, cuts open the top of each potato, squeezes it lightly and drizzles it with olive oil.

If crust is browning too quickly, cover it with a round band of aluminum foil.

If they are browning too quickly, cover them with foil tents for the remainder of the baking.