A freshly killed partridge may be plucked first and then braised in the sauce so that it does not get tough.
In a main course of grilled partridge, the bird had been cooked sympathetically, but braised red cabbage lacked texture and bite.
But the grilled calves ' liver was very tender, artfully arranged with braised endive and a well smashed potato mash.
Filet of Beef with a truffle potato timbale braised oxtail, confit of garlic, Cabernet Sauvignon sauce.
But they soon got enthusiastic over their dinner, especially the roast rump of lamb which had a very rich sauce with braised vegetables.