11.   Shut off heat and let stand for one to two hours or until beans expand to almost twice their original size.

12.   The city appealed one of the orders, which a federal appeals court modified but let stand.

13.   Transfer to a warm serving bowl and let stand for a few minutes, allowing it to firm up slightly before serving.

14.   Transfer peppers to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle.

15.   Use immediately or let stand at room temperature for up to overnight.

16.   When the beans are tender, add the brandy and let stand, covered, for one day.