Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of its premier issue, this compilation of popular recipes from
Cook's Illustrated magazine is a treat for gourmands and beginning cooks alike. Covering 180 recipes, from scrambled eggs and the original drive-in burger to deep dish apple pie and much more in between, each entry discusses the chef's process and aim, methods they tried that didn't work, and steps that provided the best results and why. Most entries also include useful tips that can be transferred to other recipes, such as how to brown meat (toss with baking soda, which raises its pH level). For readers who enjoy comprehensive cookbooks such as Mark Bittman's
How To Cook Everything as well as those interested in the science of a delicious meal, such as Robert Wolke's
What Einstein Told His Cook.
VERDICT A must-have for serious cooks and anyone curious about the science behind a good recipe.
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