Cosy cooking: six fragrant, flavourful braises and stews
Briefly

Slow cooking enhances flavors and aromas, making it ideal for winter meals. Vietnamese bo kho involves marinating beef and using spices to create layers of flavor. It can be served with crispy baguettes or egg noodles. Romanian leek stew combines leeks, coriander, wine, stock, and tomatoes for a unique taste, recommended with bread or burghul. A simple black bean stew made with sausages and kale is a family favorite, served with tortillas or avocado, showcasing ease and adaptability.
Patience is its own reward when it comes to slow cooking. The smells are tantalising and the rich flavours make for great leftovers. What better way to spend a winter day?
From marinating the beef to creating a spice bag with a muslin cloth, each step of this hearty Vietnamese classic adds another layer of flavour. As the beef, aromatics and liquids simmer away, the richness of the bo kho comes to life.
This traditional and homely dish from Romania sings with sweet-tangy notes. Two whole leeks are cooked down with coriander seeds and combined with white wine, vegetable stock and chopped tomatoes.
This one pan dish is a weeknight staple in Hayden's household, with a stamp of approval from both adults and little ones. It's also ridiculously simple, made up of pantry staples like black beans and chopped tomatoes.
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