long cooking can reduce their fresh aroma and brightness.
A long simmer can leave them tasting muted rather than fresh and vibrant.
What to Do Instead
Use hardier herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves earlier in the cooking process when appropriate.
Save delicate fresh herbs for the end, sprinkling them over the finished dish just before serving.
A handful of fresh parsley on top can also make a slow-cooked meal look much more appetizing.
5. Rice
Rice can be tricky because different varieties behave very differently.
Some rice
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