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