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:: Stew ::

   Avoid overcooking vegetables
     Adding them later in the cooking process. If you accidentally overcook them to the point when they are inedible, fish them out and discard them.

   If a stew is burnt

 

    Place the remaining portion in a new pot and discard the burnt potion. Don’t try to scrape off any of the burned portion.

   To retain heat and distribute it evenly.
     Make stew with a heavy bottomed thick pot.
    :: Cooking Preparations ::

   To avoid boiling or burning.
     Use a double boiler when reheating soup to avoid boiling over or burning.

   To spice up a bland soup
   Try adding a little wine.