| stringy | Use chicken thighs or add late | |
| Pasta | Turns mushy | Cook separately, add at the end |
| Dairy | Curdles | Add in the last 15-30 minutes |
| Seafood | Overcooks and turns rubbery | Add in the last 15-20 minutes |
| Rice | Becomes sticky and mushy | Cook separately |
| 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 |
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