Cooking Techniques

It's no secret a lot of people are stressed out about making food. Not understanding how to navigate the kitchen, recipes, and ways to cook can make it more intimidating. But the problem is that we still have to eat, no matter how much we try to avoid it. Do you want to spend less time in the kitchen with better results?

A visionary new master class in cooking that distills decades of professional experience into just four simple elements, from the woman declared "America's next great cooking teacher" by Alice Waters.

As Serious Eats's culinary nerd-in-residence, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt has pondered all these questions and more. 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, 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.

The "Dutch Oven Cookbook For Beginners: Step-by-Step Techniques, Essential Tips, and Irresistible Recipes to Ignite Your Culinary Creativity, Elevate Your Cooking Skills, and Delight Your Taste Buds with the Timeless Charm of Dutch Oven Cooking" is a comprehensive guide designed to help beginners master the art of Dutch oven cooking. This cookbook is filled with detailed step-by-step techniques, essential tips, and mouthwatering recipes that will inspire and empower you to create delicious meals using a Dutch oven. Whether you are a beginner or an expert in the kitchen, this is the place ...

The spectacular culinary creations of modern cuisine are the stuff of countless articles and social media feeds. But to a scientist they are also perfect pedagogical explorations into the basic scientific principles of cooking. In Science and Cooking, Harvard professors Michael Brenner, Pia Sörensen, and David Weitz bring the classroom to your kitchen to teach the physics and chemistry underlying every recipe.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.

Welcome to the world of Sous Vide Cooking Techniques, an eBook that will change how you approach cooking at home and elevate your culinary skills to a whole new level. Dive into the magic of sous vide - a revolutionary technique that promises restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your own kitchen. This comprehensive guide is brimming with useful information that suits both beginners and advanced home cooks. Enjoy an easy-to-follow journey through modern sous vide cuisine - from mastering the science behind this amazing cooking method to exploring the pleasures of sous vide-infused ...

Southern food is integral to the American culinary tradition, yet the question of who "owns" it is one of the most provocative touch points in our ongoing struggles over race. In this unique memoir, culinary historian Michael W. Twitty takes listeners to the white-hot center of this fight, tracing the roots of his own family and the charged politics surrounding the origins of soul food, barbecue, and all Southern cuisine. From the tobacco and rice farms of colonial times to plantation kitchens and backbreaking cotton fields, Twitty tells his family story.

Author Cory Franklin, MD, who headed the hospital's intensive care unit from the 1970s through the 1990s, shares his most unique and bizarre experiences, including the deadly Chicago heatwave of 1995, treating the first AIDS patients in the country before the disease was diagnosed, the nurse with rare Munchausen syndrome, the only surviving ricin victim, and the professor with Alzheimer's hiding the effects of the wrong medication.

Last summer, The New Yorker published chef Anthony Bourdain's shocking, "Don't Eat Before Reading This." Now, the author uses the same "take-no-prisoners" attitude in his deliciously funny and shockingly delectable audiobook, sure to delight gourmands and philistines alike.

Are you ready to transform your diet, save time, and revitalize your health with the ultimate guide to meal prepping? "Mastering the Meal Prep Game" is your all-in-one solution for navigating the bustling maze of dietary choices, busy schedules, and the ever-teasing temptation to resort to unhealthy eating habits. Unlock the secrets to a seamlessly structured routine that fits your fast-paced lifestyle with our journey through meal planning. Begin by embracing the philosophy and bountiful benefits that will set you up for a lifetime of success. Delve into assessing your individual dietary ...

The French Riviera, spring 1936: It's off-season in the lovely seaside village of Juan-les-Pins, where 17-year-old Ondine cooks with her mother in the kitchen of their family-owned Café Paradis. A mysterious new patron who's slipped out of Paris and is traveling under a different name has made an unusual request - to have his lunch served to him at the nearby villa he's secretly rented, where he wishes to remain incognito.

Eli "Nacho" Naches is a fearsome assassin who has lost everything in a post-apocalyptic world full of monstrous creatures. He knows where he fits in this horror show, and he’s only been hanging around to see what’s going to be thrown at him next. When he’s finally put in chains and sent to the chopping block, he goes readily...only to be unexpectedly sent back in time to his younger body with his memories intact and the chance to make a difference.

Tabitha Brown, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Feeding the Soul, presents her first cookbook—full of easy, family-friendly vegan recipes and stories from the spirit, inspired by her health journey and love of delicious food.

Make Dinner-Time the Best Time. Get your copy of the best and most unique Dinner recipes from Chef Maggie Chow! Are you ready for a unique and tasty Dinner you look forward to eating? Then come take a journey with me into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all my cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Dinner. The Easy Dinner Cookbook is a complete set of simple but very unique Dinner recipes for all types of pastas, meats, and casseroles. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite...

Prepare to ignite your cooking practices as you embark on a gastronomic journey through time! Introducing "Cooking Through Time," your comprehensive guide to triggering a culinary evolution within your kitchen. This captivating eBook will lure you into the realm of primitive cooking techniques, blending ancient wisdom with our present understanding of food science! Discover the primal relationship between fire and cookery in Chapter 2, where your journey really ignites, delving deep into the mysteries of preparing fire for cooking and mastering techniques using direct fire. Your adventure ...

HOW TO USE A GRIDDLE: A straightforward tips, recipe and griddling technique guidebook on how to use a griddle for beginners Unlock the full potential of your griddle with "Mastering the Griddle: Your Complete Guide to Perfect Outdoor Cooking." This comprehensive guide takes you from novice to griddle guru, offering step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and delicious recipes for every meal. Learn essential techniques, from searing and sautéing to baking and smoking, while discovering creative uses and maximizing efficiency. With safety guidelines, maintenance advice, and troubleshooting ...

Welcome to the lush and vibrant world of raised bed and container gardening! Whether you're a city dweller with limited outdoor space, a suburbanite looking to maximize your backyard, or just someone who enjoys the convenience of portable plots, "The Ultimate Raised Bed & Container Gardening Guide For Beginners" is your key to unlocking the joy and benefits of homegrown produce and blooms.

In Cooked, Pollan discovers the enduring power of the four classical elements - fire, water, air, and earth - to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Apprenticing himself to a succession of culinary masters, Pollan learns how to grill with fire, cook with liquid, bake bread, and ferment everything from cheese to beer. Each section of Cooked tracks Pollan’s effort to master a single classic recipe using one of the four elements.