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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Add mustard sauce, season and bring to the boil very quickly so as not to overcook meat.
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Chutney should have a nice texture; be careful not to overcook .
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Do not overcook meat or it will be chewy.
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Don't overcook your food as this can lower the vitamin and mineral content.
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Like all other game birds, quail need to be cooked carefully to avoid overcooking, as the flesh can dry out.
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Mind you, I still wouldn't want to really overcook it in the wet.
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The danger in cooking duck at a high temperature is in overcooking it.
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Tip: Do not overcook cake as it will dry out while cooling in tin.