Braising the Bottom Line.

From: Food Management | Date: January 1, 2001| Author: HICKERSON, MINDY | Copyright information

Braising and stewing are economical ways to add rich flavor to healthful dishes.

For a simple dish, full of nutrients and that homespun "comfort food" appeal, consider braising and stewing, two moist heat cooking methods that result in low fat and highly flavorful menu items. These two cooking methods are considered to be "combination" techniques that begin with the application of dry heat (searing) and end with the application of moist heat cooking.

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