Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Sous Vide Mastery The Ultimate Guide to Precision Cooking Embark on a culinary journey that transforms the ordinary into extraordinary with "Sous Vide Mastery," the comprehensive guide to mastering the art of sous vide cooking. Unlock the secrets to preparing restaurant-quality meals with unparalleled flavor and texture, all from the comfort of your own kitchen. As you delve into the beginning chapters, you are introduced to the foundational elements of sous vide cooking, exploring its fascinating evolution and essential principles. Through an enriching tour of time and temperature, your understanding of this innovative cooking technique will deepen, equipping you with the knowledge to embark on your own sous vide adventures. Discover the science that elevates sous vide above conventional cooking methods. Learn to harness consistency through precision, observe the mystique of the Maillard reaction, and adapt sous vide to an array of food textures. This book intricately uncovers the molecules behind the magic, ensuring each meal you craft is a testament to taste and tenderness. The invaluable insights within "Sous Vide Mastery" guide you through setting up your very own sous vide station — a sanctuary for succulence and flavor. Delving into the essential techniques, you will become adept at vacuum sealing, managing water baths, and fine-tuning temperature control to craft dishes that resonate with perfection. Unleash the potential of every ingredient, from the tenderest cuts of beef perfected in their submerged sanctuary to the vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetables that retain their color and bite. Revel in the chapter dedicated to sous vide meats, where beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and game reach unprecedented heights of deliciousness, or explore the delicate realm of sous vide seafood, taking the pearls of the ocean to peaks of palatable delight. Not merely content with main courses, "Sous Vide Mastery" dedicates a beautiful ballet of balance to vegetables, sweets, and sauces; unfolding the pages is akin to lifting the lid off a treasure chest bursting with sous vide gems. And for those seeking the final polish on their culinary composition, the art of finishing illustrates post-sous vide searing, sauces, and the thrill of textural contrasts. Prepare to elevate your recipe development, expertly understanding ingredient behavior and engineering balanced dishes that resonate with your personal palate. Expand your skill set with chapters on seamless meal planning, integrating sous vide with traditional cooking, and even advancing to large-scale sous vide operations — a veritable feast for the aspiring home chef or the seasoned professional. Challenge common sous vide pitfalls with a troubleshooting guide that equips you to overcome any obstacle, ensuring your culinary adventures remain unblemished by typical errors. From safe storage practices to reheating protocols that preserve the integrity of your creations, this book will become an essential reference in your culinary repertoire. Dive into the pages of "Sous Vide Mastery" and transform your culinary dreams into a delicious reality, one precise temperature at a time.
Sous Vide Mastery
Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Sous Vide Mastery The Ultimate Guide to Precision Cooking Embark on a culinary journey that transforms the ordinary into extraordinary with "Sous Vide Mastery," the comprehensive guide to mastering the art of sous vide cooking. Unlock the secrets to preparing restaurant-quality meals with unparalleled flavor and texture, all from the comfort of your own kitchen. As you delve into the beginning chapters, you are introduced to the foundational elements of sous vide cooking, exploring its fascinating evolution and essential principles. Through an enriching tour of time and temperature, your understanding of this innovative cooking technique will deepen, equipping you with the knowledge to embark on your own sous vide adventures. Discover the science that elevates sous vide above conventional cooking methods. Learn to harness consistency through precision, observe the mystique of the Maillard reaction, and adapt sous vide to an array of food textures. This book intricately uncovers the molecules behind the magic, ensuring each meal you craft is a testament to taste and tenderness. The invaluable insights within "Sous Vide Mastery" guide you through setting up your very own sous vide station — a sanctuary for succulence and flavor. Delving into the essential techniques, you will become adept at vacuum sealing, managing water baths, and fine-tuning temperature control to craft dishes that resonate with perfection. Unleash the potential of every ingredient, from the tenderest cuts of beef perfected in their submerged sanctuary to the vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetables that retain their color and bite. Revel in the chapter dedicated to sous vide meats, where beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and game reach unprecedented heights of deliciousness, or explore the delicate realm of sous vide seafood, taking the pearls of the ocean to peaks of palatable delight. Not merely content with main courses, "Sous Vide Mastery" dedicates a beautiful ballet of balance to vegetables, sweets, and sauces; unfolding the pages is akin to lifting the lid off a treasure chest bursting with sous vide gems. And for those seeking the final polish on their culinary composition, the art of finishing illustrates post-sous vide searing, sauces, and the thrill of textural contrasts. Prepare to elevate your recipe development, expertly understanding ingredient behavior and engineering balanced dishes that resonate with your personal palate. Expand your skill set with chapters on seamless meal planning, integrating sous vide with traditional cooking, and even advancing to large-scale sous vide operations — a veritable feast for the aspiring home chef or the seasoned professional. Challenge common sous vide pitfalls with a troubleshooting guide that equips you to overcome any obstacle, ensuring your culinary adventures remain unblemished by typical errors. From safe storage practices to reheating protocols that preserve the integrity of your creations, this book will become an essential reference in your culinary repertoire. Dive into the pages of "Sous Vide Mastery" and transform your culinary dreams into a delicious reality, one precise temperature at a time.
Publisher: Barrett Williams
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Sous Vide Mastery The Ultimate Guide to Precision Cooking Embark on a culinary journey that transforms the ordinary into extraordinary with "Sous Vide Mastery," the comprehensive guide to mastering the art of sous vide cooking. Unlock the secrets to preparing restaurant-quality meals with unparalleled flavor and texture, all from the comfort of your own kitchen. As you delve into the beginning chapters, you are introduced to the foundational elements of sous vide cooking, exploring its fascinating evolution and essential principles. Through an enriching tour of time and temperature, your understanding of this innovative cooking technique will deepen, equipping you with the knowledge to embark on your own sous vide adventures. Discover the science that elevates sous vide above conventional cooking methods. Learn to harness consistency through precision, observe the mystique of the Maillard reaction, and adapt sous vide to an array of food textures. This book intricately uncovers the molecules behind the magic, ensuring each meal you craft is a testament to taste and tenderness. The invaluable insights within "Sous Vide Mastery" guide you through setting up your very own sous vide station — a sanctuary for succulence and flavor. Delving into the essential techniques, you will become adept at vacuum sealing, managing water baths, and fine-tuning temperature control to craft dishes that resonate with perfection. Unleash the potential of every ingredient, from the tenderest cuts of beef perfected in their submerged sanctuary to the vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetables that retain their color and bite. Revel in the chapter dedicated to sous vide meats, where beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and game reach unprecedented heights of deliciousness, or explore the delicate realm of sous vide seafood, taking the pearls of the ocean to peaks of palatable delight. Not merely content with main courses, "Sous Vide Mastery" dedicates a beautiful ballet of balance to vegetables, sweets, and sauces; unfolding the pages is akin to lifting the lid off a treasure chest bursting with sous vide gems. And for those seeking the final polish on their culinary composition, the art of finishing illustrates post-sous vide searing, sauces, and the thrill of textural contrasts. Prepare to elevate your recipe development, expertly understanding ingredient behavior and engineering balanced dishes that resonate with your personal palate. Expand your skill set with chapters on seamless meal planning, integrating sous vide with traditional cooking, and even advancing to large-scale sous vide operations — a veritable feast for the aspiring home chef or the seasoned professional. Challenge common sous vide pitfalls with a troubleshooting guide that equips you to overcome any obstacle, ensuring your culinary adventures remain unblemished by typical errors. From safe storage practices to reheating protocols that preserve the integrity of your creations, this book will become an essential reference in your culinary repertoire. Dive into the pages of "Sous Vide Mastery" and transform your culinary dreams into a delicious reality, one precise temperature at a time.
Sous Vide Made Simple
Author: Lisa Q. Fetterman
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0399582029
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
A follow-up to the successful Sous Vide at Home, with 65 recipes for easy weeknight meals using this popular cooking technique to greatest effect. Sous Vide Made Simple couples the home sous vide machine with a do-ahead approach to help you streamline your cooking. The book centers around foolproof master recipes for flawless meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables that can be made quickly and easily (and in advance!) with your home immersion circulator, and then 50 spin-off recipes for turning these into crowd-pleasing full meals. Nearly all of the recipes can be prepped in advance, and then finished using a conventional cooking method, and on the table in under an hour. Unlike other sous vide cookbooks, Sous Vide Made Simple isn't just meat and potatoes, instead, it's packed with vegetables, lighter fare, and globally inspired food, like Grilled Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa, Cauliflower Steaks with Almonds and Kalamata Yogurt Sauce, Carnitas Tacos with Salsa Verde, and Eggplant Shakshuka—as well as improved classics like Beef Bourguignon Pot Roast and Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Chutney—and every recipe is accompanied by a beautiful photograph. Partly a how-to manual and partly a cookbook, Sous Video Made Simple gives the home cook, sous vide novice and old pro alike, all the information and encouragement to incorporate sous vide technology into a delicious everyday cooking repertoire.
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0399582029
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
A follow-up to the successful Sous Vide at Home, with 65 recipes for easy weeknight meals using this popular cooking technique to greatest effect. Sous Vide Made Simple couples the home sous vide machine with a do-ahead approach to help you streamline your cooking. The book centers around foolproof master recipes for flawless meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables that can be made quickly and easily (and in advance!) with your home immersion circulator, and then 50 spin-off recipes for turning these into crowd-pleasing full meals. Nearly all of the recipes can be prepped in advance, and then finished using a conventional cooking method, and on the table in under an hour. Unlike other sous vide cookbooks, Sous Vide Made Simple isn't just meat and potatoes, instead, it's packed with vegetables, lighter fare, and globally inspired food, like Grilled Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa, Cauliflower Steaks with Almonds and Kalamata Yogurt Sauce, Carnitas Tacos with Salsa Verde, and Eggplant Shakshuka—as well as improved classics like Beef Bourguignon Pot Roast and Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Chutney—and every recipe is accompanied by a beautiful photograph. Partly a how-to manual and partly a cookbook, Sous Video Made Simple gives the home cook, sous vide novice and old pro alike, all the information and encouragement to incorporate sous vide technology into a delicious everyday cooking repertoire.
Sous Vide for Everybody
Author: America's Test Kitchen
Publisher: America's Test Kitchen
ISBN: 1945256508
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Sous Vide for Everybody is an approachable cookbook that demystifies sous vide cooking and demonstrates how it can make your life easier, while also giving you the tools to try exciting new dishes. Originally from the French for "under vacuum" because it often involves sealing food in plastic, sous vide allows you to cook food gently in an automatic water bath to the perfect temperature. That may sound intimidating, but the technique has trickled down from experimental fine-dining restaurant kitchens to the home kitchen precisely because it's an easy, convenient, and hands-off way to cook. Sous vide not only makes traditional cooking easier and more foolproof, it often can help to make food taste better, taking away all the guesswork and giving you back some free time. In this cookbook, you will find recipes that teach you how to cook sous vide, starting with basics like the perfect steak or soft-cooked egg. You will also find recipes that expand your knowledge and creativity in the kitchen using sous vide, from a holiday-worthy chuck roast that tastes like a prime rib at a fraction of the cost to eggs Benedict to fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt cups.
Publisher: America's Test Kitchen
ISBN: 1945256508
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Sous Vide for Everybody is an approachable cookbook that demystifies sous vide cooking and demonstrates how it can make your life easier, while also giving you the tools to try exciting new dishes. Originally from the French for "under vacuum" because it often involves sealing food in plastic, sous vide allows you to cook food gently in an automatic water bath to the perfect temperature. That may sound intimidating, but the technique has trickled down from experimental fine-dining restaurant kitchens to the home kitchen precisely because it's an easy, convenient, and hands-off way to cook. Sous vide not only makes traditional cooking easier and more foolproof, it often can help to make food taste better, taking away all the guesswork and giving you back some free time. In this cookbook, you will find recipes that teach you how to cook sous vide, starting with basics like the perfect steak or soft-cooked egg. You will also find recipes that expand your knowledge and creativity in the kitchen using sous vide, from a holiday-worthy chuck roast that tastes like a prime rib at a fraction of the cost to eggs Benedict to fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt cups.
The Flavor Matrix
Author: James Briscione
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544809963
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Food Books of the Year A revolutionary new guide to pairing ingredients, based on a famous chef's groundbreaking research into the chemical basis of flavor As an instructor at one of the world's top culinary schools, James Briscione thought he knew how to mix and match ingredients. Then he met IBM Watson. Working with the supercomputer to turn big data into delicious recipes, Briscione realized that he (like most chefs) knew next to nothing about why different foods taste good together. That epiphany launched him on a quest to understand the molecular basis of flavor--and it led, in time, to The Flavor Matrix. A groundbreaking ingredient-pairing guide, The Flavor Matrix shows how science can unlock unheard-of possibilities for combining foods into astonishingly inventive dishes. Briscione distills chemical analyses of different ingredients into easy-to-use infographics, and presents mind-blowing recipes that he's created with them. The result of intensive research and incredible creativity in the kitchen, The Flavor Matrix is a must-have for home cooks and professional chefs alike: the only flavor-pairing manual anyone will ever need.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544809963
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Food Books of the Year A revolutionary new guide to pairing ingredients, based on a famous chef's groundbreaking research into the chemical basis of flavor As an instructor at one of the world's top culinary schools, James Briscione thought he knew how to mix and match ingredients. Then he met IBM Watson. Working with the supercomputer to turn big data into delicious recipes, Briscione realized that he (like most chefs) knew next to nothing about why different foods taste good together. That epiphany launched him on a quest to understand the molecular basis of flavor--and it led, in time, to The Flavor Matrix. A groundbreaking ingredient-pairing guide, The Flavor Matrix shows how science can unlock unheard-of possibilities for combining foods into astonishingly inventive dishes. Briscione distills chemical analyses of different ingredients into easy-to-use infographics, and presents mind-blowing recipes that he's created with them. The result of intensive research and incredible creativity in the kitchen, The Flavor Matrix is a must-have for home cooks and professional chefs alike: the only flavor-pairing manual anyone will ever need.
Under Pressure
Author: Thomas Keller
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579657575
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
A revolution in cooking Sous vide is the culinary innovation that has everyone in the food world talking. In this revolutionary new cookbook, Thomas Keller, America's most respected chef, explains why this foolproof technique, which involves cooking at precise temperatures below simmering, yields results that other culinary methods cannot. For the first time, one can achieve short ribs that are meltingly tender even when cooked medium rare. Fish, which has a small window of doneness, is easier to finesse, and shellfish stays succulent no matter how long it's been on the stove. Fruit and vegetables benefit, too, retaining color and flavor while undergoing remarkable transformations in texture. The secret to sous vide is in discovering the precise amount of heat required to achieve the most sublime results. Through years of trial and error, Keller and his chefs de cuisine have blazed the trail to perfection—and they show the way in this collection of never-before-published recipes from his landmark restaurants—The French Laundry in Napa Valley and per se in New York. With an introduction by the eminent food-science writer Harold McGee, and artful photography by Deborah Jones, who photographed Keller's best-selling The French Laundry Cookbook, this book will be a must for every culinary professional and anyone who wants to up the ante and experience food at the highest level.
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579657575
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
A revolution in cooking Sous vide is the culinary innovation that has everyone in the food world talking. In this revolutionary new cookbook, Thomas Keller, America's most respected chef, explains why this foolproof technique, which involves cooking at precise temperatures below simmering, yields results that other culinary methods cannot. For the first time, one can achieve short ribs that are meltingly tender even when cooked medium rare. Fish, which has a small window of doneness, is easier to finesse, and shellfish stays succulent no matter how long it's been on the stove. Fruit and vegetables benefit, too, retaining color and flavor while undergoing remarkable transformations in texture. The secret to sous vide is in discovering the precise amount of heat required to achieve the most sublime results. Through years of trial and error, Keller and his chefs de cuisine have blazed the trail to perfection—and they show the way in this collection of never-before-published recipes from his landmark restaurants—The French Laundry in Napa Valley and per se in New York. With an introduction by the eminent food-science writer Harold McGee, and artful photography by Deborah Jones, who photographed Keller's best-selling The French Laundry Cookbook, this book will be a must for every culinary professional and anyone who wants to up the ante and experience food at the highest level.
The Complete Sous Vide Cookbook
Author: Chris McDonald
Publisher: Robert Rose
ISBN: 9780778805236
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sous vide cooking is the latest and hottest trend in home kitchens today.
Publisher: Robert Rose
ISBN: 9780778805236
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sous vide cooking is the latest and hottest trend in home kitchens today.
The Sous Vide Cookbook
Author: The Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
ISBN: 1681886839
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Jump on the vacuum-sealed bandwagon with this guide that demystifies the French cooking technique that has taken the culinary world by storm. From one of the most trusted names in cooking comes this introduction to sous vide cooking with special sections on vacuum sealing in plastic, water immersion, and cooking times, as well as recipes for a range of dishes featuring meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and desserts. Sample recipes include: Steak-Frites with Rosemary Garlic Butter; Honey-Dijon Salmon with Maple-Glazed Carrots; Pork Chops with Jalapeño-Agave Nectar Salsa; Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Honey & Green Olives; Greek Lamb Chops with Minted Yogurt; Chipotle–Butternut Squash Soup; Risotto with Kale Pesto, Mozzarella & Cherry Tomatoes; Ginger Shrimp with Baby Bok Choy; and Chai-Spiced Apple Pie.
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
ISBN: 1681886839
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Jump on the vacuum-sealed bandwagon with this guide that demystifies the French cooking technique that has taken the culinary world by storm. From one of the most trusted names in cooking comes this introduction to sous vide cooking with special sections on vacuum sealing in plastic, water immersion, and cooking times, as well as recipes for a range of dishes featuring meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and desserts. Sample recipes include: Steak-Frites with Rosemary Garlic Butter; Honey-Dijon Salmon with Maple-Glazed Carrots; Pork Chops with Jalapeño-Agave Nectar Salsa; Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Honey & Green Olives; Greek Lamb Chops with Minted Yogurt; Chipotle–Butternut Squash Soup; Risotto with Kale Pesto, Mozzarella & Cherry Tomatoes; Ginger Shrimp with Baby Bok Choy; and Chai-Spiced Apple Pie.
A Wealth of Insight
Author: Rahim B Kanani
Publisher: Black Truffle Press
ISBN: 9781633938717
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
A Wealth of Insight: The World's Best Chefs on Creativity, Leadership and Perfection profiles nearly 45 of the world's best chefs who have collectively amassed nearly 100 Michelin stars, and who regularly appear atop the World's 50 Best Restaurants, La Liste, James Beard and other international rankings and awards. Foreword by Chef Ferran Adrià
Publisher: Black Truffle Press
ISBN: 9781633938717
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
A Wealth of Insight: The World's Best Chefs on Creativity, Leadership and Perfection profiles nearly 45 of the world's best chefs who have collectively amassed nearly 100 Michelin stars, and who regularly appear atop the World's 50 Best Restaurants, La Liste, James Beard and other international rankings and awards. Foreword by Chef Ferran Adrià
Sous Vide at Home
Author: Lisa Q. Fetterman
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0399578072
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A beginner's guide to sous vide, which has been a popular cooking technique in restaurants for years, offering tender and succulent dishes cooked to perfection. Now, from the creator of Nomiku—the first affordable sous vide machine—comes this easy-to-follow cookbook that clearly illustrates how to harness the power of sous vide technology to achieve restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover the stress-free way to cook a delicious (and never dry!) Thanksgiving turkey along with all the trimmings, classics like Perfect Sous Vide Steak and Duck Confit, and next-level appetizers like Deep Fried Egg Yolks. Including over 100 recipes for everything from Halibut Tostadas, Grilled Asparagus with Romesco, and Chicken Tikka Masala, to Dulce de Leche, Hassle-Free Vanilla Ice Cream, and even homemade Coffee-Cardamom Bitters, Sous Vide at Home has you covered for every occasion.
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0399578072
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A beginner's guide to sous vide, which has been a popular cooking technique in restaurants for years, offering tender and succulent dishes cooked to perfection. Now, from the creator of Nomiku—the first affordable sous vide machine—comes this easy-to-follow cookbook that clearly illustrates how to harness the power of sous vide technology to achieve restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover the stress-free way to cook a delicious (and never dry!) Thanksgiving turkey along with all the trimmings, classics like Perfect Sous Vide Steak and Duck Confit, and next-level appetizers like Deep Fried Egg Yolks. Including over 100 recipes for everything from Halibut Tostadas, Grilled Asparagus with Romesco, and Chicken Tikka Masala, to Dulce de Leche, Hassle-Free Vanilla Ice Cream, and even homemade Coffee-Cardamom Bitters, Sous Vide at Home has you covered for every occasion.
The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science
Author: J. Kenji López-Alt
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393249867
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 1645
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller Winner of the James Beard Award for General Cooking and the IACP Cookbook of the Year Award "The one book you must have, no matter what you’re planning to cook or where your skill level falls."—New York Times Book Review Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that's perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac 'n' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent, moist turkey (forget about brining!)—and use a foolproof method that works every time? As Serious Eats's culinary nerd-in-residence, J. Kenji López-Alt has pondered all these questions and more. In The Food Lab, Kenji focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food. Kenji shows that often, conventional methods don’t work that well, and home cooks can achieve far better results using new—but simple—techniques. In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with over 1,000 full-color images, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393249867
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 1645
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller Winner of the James Beard Award for General Cooking and the IACP Cookbook of the Year Award "The one book you must have, no matter what you’re planning to cook or where your skill level falls."—New York Times Book Review Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that's perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac 'n' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent, moist turkey (forget about brining!)—and use a foolproof method that works every time? As Serious Eats's culinary nerd-in-residence, J. Kenji López-Alt has pondered all these questions and more. In The Food Lab, Kenji focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food. Kenji shows that often, conventional methods don’t work that well, and home cooks can achieve far better results using new—but simple—techniques. In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with over 1,000 full-color images, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more.