Starchy potatoes Break down and turn mealy Use waxy potatoes or add late
Delicate vegetables Become mushy and colorless Add in the last 30-60 minutes
Delicate herbs Lose flavor and color Add fresh at the end
Flour/breadcrumbs Become gummy Use cornstarch slurry at the end
Excess wine Becomes acidic and harsh Simmer first or use less
Large frozen meat Can be unsafe (bacterial growth) Thaw completely before cooking
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