KitchenWise: Essential Food Science For Home Cooks

The James Beard Award–winning, bestselling author of CookWise and BakeWise delivers kitchen wisdom based on her knowledge of food science so that “cooks of any experience level will walk away from this sharp guide with some new tricks” (Publishers Weekly). Want to cook fluffier scrambled eggs and more flavorful sauces, keep your greens brilliantly green, and make everything taste more delicious? KitchenWise combines beloved cooking expert Shirley Corriher’s down-to-earth advice with scientific expertise to address everyday cooking issues. Whether you are a beginning cook or a professional chef, Shirley’s guidance will save you time, and let you know exactly what to do behind the stove. Shirley takes readers through the hows and whys of what she does in the kitchen, explaining the science behind common problems and offering solutions to fix them. Filled with Shirley’s favorite recipes, this guide shows you how to cook more successfully, why certain ingredients work well together, and what makes good food great. A comprehensive and approachable resource packed with techniques.