All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking

Throughout, Stevens's offers sensible, rewarding counsel. "If it comes down to a matter of cooking or not cooking dinner for your family," she says, "I recommend buying commercially raised chicken [as opposed to locally produced or other naturally raised poultry]. Make a satisfying home cooked meal, and sit down and enjoy it with your family." In other words, Stevens is wise. "The act of cooking on a regular basis will make you a better cook," she concludes, "and will improve the quality of your life and of those around you." --Arthur Boehm

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From the perfect pot roast to the fragrant complexity of braised endive, there's no food more satisfying than a well-braised dish. The art of braising comes down to us from the earliest days of cooking and today it remains as popular and as uncomplicated as ever. Everything you need to know is here, including a thorough explanation of the principles of good braising with helpful advice on the best cuts of meat, the right choice of fish and vegetables, and the right pots. Molly Stevens gives 125 reliable, easy-to-follow recipes for meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables, for both quick-braised and slow-cooked dishes, along with planning tips highlighting the fact that braised foods taste just as good, if not better, as leftovers.