Poaching Recipes

Find your poaching recipes here—from deep poaching recipes to classic poaching recipes and techniques for tender, flaky fish.

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Matzo Balls

The matzo mixture will be thin just after mixing, but will be thick enough to roll into balls after refrigerating. Use a cookie scoop to easily portion the matzo mixture, patting with wet hands to shape into balls. —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon

Gefilte Fish

Gefilte fish is usually served at Passover seder before the main meal. It goes great with spicy horseradish. Don't forget...


Mini Bagel Eggs Benedict

Why not make eggs Benedict with mini bagels instead of English muffins? The bagels soak up all the yummy hollandaise...


Filipino Macaroni Salad

1 review

This Filipino macaroni salad is always on the buffet table at family parties. It's such a sweet and unique combination...


Dark Cherry Syrup

Quick, easy and packed with flavor, this is a perfect condiment for cocktails, desserts, savory recipes or mixing into sparkling...

Here’s How to Make a Poached Egg in the Air Fryer

Such an easy trick for anyone who struggles with poached eggs on the stove.


Eggs Benedict Baked Potatoes

1 review

This is a new way to do breakfast potatoes! This baked potato dish would be eggs-cellent for brunch or a...

Pressure-Cooker Salmon

I love this recipe because it’s healthy and almost effortless. The salmon always cooks to perfection and is ready in...


Pressure-Cooker Tomato-Poached Halibut

1 review

Simple halibut with a burst of lemon comes together easily. Serve it with bread or, even better, try it with...


Mushroom and Brown Rice Hash with Poached Eggs

2 reviews

I made my mother's famous roast beef hash healthier by using cremini mushrooms instead of beef and brown rice instead...


Pork Meatballs

8 reviews

This pork meatballs recipe is one of my favorites. My mom used to make the moist, flavorful meatballs often, and...

Poached Halibut

Rosadene Herold of Likeville, Indiana relies on her microwave to get delicious whitefish on the table in no time.


Poached Pears in Almond Sauce

4 reviews

Lillian Julow likes to serve these luscious pears whenever she is celebrating a memorable occasion. "They always make a pretty...


Chicken and Rice Salad

2 reviews

Notes Janne Rowe from Wichita, Kansas, "I start this salad by poaching chicken breasts in a mixture of white wine,...


Creamy Pesto ‘n Bacon Eggs Benedict

1 review

One of my favorite brunch dishes is eggs Benedict. While I adore the traditional version, I also have fun using...


Shakshuka

11 reviews

Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin. I learned about it while traveling, and it's...

Red Wine & Cranberry Poached Pears

1 review

While being poached, the pear absorbs the sweetness and spice from the sugar, wine, cinnamon and peppercorn. It makes an...


Catfish Cakes

4 reviews

These cakes are crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside—a real treat! I like to serve...


Slow-Cooker Salmon

1 review

I love this slow-cooker salmon recipe because it's healthy and almost effortless. The salmon always cooks to perfection! —Erin Chilcoat,...


Meringue Snowballs In Custard

4 reviews

My family has passed down this elegant dessert generation by generation. It started with my Russian great-grandmother, who traveled to...


Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise

5 reviews

Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico’s in New York. Here’s my take on...


Honeyed Pears in Puff Pastry

1 review

A honey of a salute to late-summer pear season, this cozy dessert looks both elegant and decadent. Wrapped in puff...


Slow Cooker Spiced Poached Pears

Some of the many reasons I love this dessert recipe are: it's on the healthy side; it's easy to make;...


Tomato-Poached Halibut

2 reviews

My halibut with a burst of lemon comes together in one pan and stays super moist. Try it with polenta,...


Poached Eggs with Tarragon Asparagus

9 reviews

I adapted this recipe from a dish I had in Napa Valley. I decided to add toasted bread crumbs as...

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Poached Eggs & Polenta

We have a bed and breakfast in Gettysburg where I serve creative dishes like these poached eggs with polenta, our...


Corn Cakes with Poached Eggs

These easy corn cakes are super tender thanks to the creamed corn in the batter. Top them with poached eggs...


Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup

20 reviews

I love coming home knowing this soup is waiting for me. Don't hesitate to toss in whatever veggies you have...


Scallops in Shells

For a formal dinner, try my elegant scallop recipe as a first course. The buttery scallops are served in a...


Mock Lobster

When I want a quick fish dinner, this is the mouthwatering recipe I turn to. My husband and I like...


Poached Pears with Vanilla Sauce

1 review

This dessert is a great ending to a special-occasion meal. Whole pears are lightly spiced and chilled, then served with...