Skim

SKIM

-verb

1. (trans.) to remove floating material from the surface of (a liquid), as with a spoon

2. to glide smoothly or lightly over (a surface)

3. (trans.) to throw (something) in a path over a surface, so as to bounce or ricochet over water

4. (when intr., usually followed by “through”) . to read (a book) in a superficial or cursory manner

5. to cover (a liquid) with a thin layer or (of liquid) to become coated in this way, as with ice, scum, etc.

-noun

6. the act or process of skimming

7. material skimmed off a liquid, especially off milk

8. the liquid left after skimming

9. any thin layer covering a surface

First skim some broth

Then add squash and

A piece of preserved lemon

Serve with cream