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.

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.

This best-selling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children includes fresh insights and suggestions, as well as the author’s time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships.

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.

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.

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.

Two Books in One: Everything You Need to Master Sourdough Baking! What if you could bake the most delicious sourdough bread, pizza, and pastries—all from scratch? With this amazing bundle, you’ll get two books in one, giving you everything you need to become a sourdough expert, whether a total beginner or an experienced baker. What’s Included in This Bundle? Sourdough Starter for Beginners Learn how to create and care for your sourdough starter. Step-by-step guidance to make perfect bread, pizza, pancakes, and more. Troubleshooting tips to handle common issues and ensure success every...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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...

From cameraman to chef, musician to food scientist, Alton Brown has had a diverse and remarkable career. His work on the Food Network, including creating Good Eats and hosting Iron Chef America and Cutthroat Kitchen, has resonated with countless viewers and home cooks. Now, he shares exactly what’s on his mind, mixing compelling anecdotes from his personal and professional life with in-depth observations on the culinary world, film, personal style, defining meals of his lifetime, and much more.

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.

Discover the exciting world of molecular gastronomy in "The Molecular Kitchen" – a riveting exploration of the science behind culinary innovations! This comprehensive guide takes you on a culinary journey, revealing the fascinating history, techniques, and principles of modernist cuisine. In this groundbreaking eBook, you will delve into the intricate chemistry and physics behind every dish, exploring how understanding these scientific principles can elevate your cooking skills. This fascinating read covers the essentials, from avant-garde kitchen equipment to the art of flavor perception...

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of culinary arts with the eBook, "The Joyful Cook's Handbook." A lighthearted, delightful, and comprehensively informative guide, it nudges you to discover the magic that lies in your kitchen. This book is an enchanting journey from the rudiments of cooking to transforming it into an avenue of joy and creativity. The eBook initiates you into the effortless charm of simple cooking, elucidating essential basics, and underscores how your mindset plays a crucial role in rendering cooking a delightful experience instead of a routine chore. It further ...

Discover the Ancient Technique of Stir Frying. Get your copy of the best and most unique Stir Fry recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Stir Fry. Stir Fry Recipes is a complete set of simple but very unique Stir Fry recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: Historical Roots Stir Fry Cooking Nutritional ...

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.