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Modernist Cuisine at Home by Nathan Myhrvold and Maxime Bilet (2012, Hardcover)

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PublisherCooking Lab, T.H.E.
ISBN-100982761015
ISBN-139780982761014
eBay Product ID (ePID)117328378

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Book TitleModernist Cuisine at Home
Number of Pages456 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicReference
Publication Year2012
GenreCooking
AuthorNathan Myhrvold, Maxime Bilet
FormatHardcover

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Item Height2.6 in
Item Weight168.4 Oz
Item Length13.7 in
Item Width11.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsModernist Cuisine at Home is destined to change the way we cook--and the way we use recipes. For all of us who cook regularly, this book opens up a whole new world of possibilities. It is full of insights that encourage us to try something new, and that teach us something on every single page. -Martha Stewart Modernist Cuisine at Home offers useful techniques and solutions that expand our abilities, and it provides us with a practiced and thorough understanding of why things happen the way they do. Most importantly, it ignites a curiosity within and compels us to ask ourselves not "What should we make for dinner?" but rather, "What can we make for dinner?" -Thomas Keller
Dewey Decimal641.5
SynopsisThe culinary revolution that has transformedrestaurant menus around the world is also making its way into home kitchens.The Cooking Lab, publisher of the encyclopedic six-volume set ModernistCuisine , which immediately became the definitive reference for thisrevolution, has now produced a lavishly illustrated guide for home cooks,complete with all-new recipes tailored for cooking enthusiasts of all skilllevels. Modernist Cuisine at Home , byNathan Myhrvold with Maxime Bilet, is destined to set a new standard for homecookbooks. The authors have collected in this 456-page volume all the essentialinformation that any cook needs to stock a modern kitchen, to master Modernisttechniques, and to make hundreds of stunning recipes. The book includes aspiral-bound Kitchen Manual that reprints all of the recipes and referencetables on waterproof, tear-resistant paper. Drawing on the same commitment toperfection that produced Modernist Cuisine , ModernistCuisine at Home applies innovations pioneered by The Cooking Lab torefine classic home dishes, from hamburgers and wings to macaroni and cheese.More than 400 new recipes are included, most with step-by-step photos that makeit easy to bring dining of the highest quality to your own dinner table. Among the amazing techniques you'll find are: how to cook fish and steak perfectlyevery time, whether you're in the kitchen, the backyard, or tailgating in aparking lot; how to use a pressure cooker to make stocks in afraction of the usual time while capturing more of the flavor; the secret to making quick, sumptuous caramelizedvegetable soups and purees; how to outfit your home oven to make pizzas ascrispy as you would get from a wood-fired brick oven along with recipes for: perfect eggs and breathtaking omeletsthat remove the guesswork for stress-free breakfasts, even for a crowd; gravies and a hollandaise sauce that arewonderfully rich, perfectly smooth, and never separate; a flawless cheeseburger and an ultrafrothy milkshake; chicken wings made better with Modernisttechniques, plus seven great sauces and coatings for them; macaroni and cheese, including stove-top, baked,and fat-free versions, that can be made with any cheese blend you like, fromgouda and cheddar to jack and Stilton. Cooking like a Modernist chef at home requires theright set of tools, but they're less expensive and easier to find than youmight think. You'll also learn how to get the best out of the kitchenappliances you already own. Learn how to use your microwave oven to steam fishand vegetables to perfection, make exceptional beef jerky, and fry delicateherbs. The first 100 pages of the book are a trove ofuseful information, such as: how to test the accuracy of athermometer, and why it's time to switch to digital; how to use (and not to use) a blowtorch to searfood fast and beautifully; how to marinate meats more quickly evenly byinjecting the brine; the myriad uses for a whipping siphon beyondwhipped cream; why those expensive copper pans may not be worththe price; how to deep-fry without a deep fryer; how to stop worrying and get the most out of yourpressure cooker; how to cook sous vide at home with improvisedequipment, a special-purpose water bath, or a home combi oven. Modernist Cuisine at Home is anindispensable guide for anyone who is passionate about food and cooking., Modernist Cuisine is an interdisciplinary team in Bellevue, Washington, founded and led by Nathan Myhrvold. The group includes scientists, research and development chefs, and a full editorial team all dedicated to advancing the state of culinary art through the creative application of scientific knowledge and experimental techniques. Change the way you think about food: Modernist Cuisine at Home opens up a new world of culinary possibility and innovation for passionate and curious home cooks. In this vibrantly illustrated 456-page volume you'll learn how to stock a modern kitchen, to master Modernist techniques, and to make hundreds of stunning new recipes, including pressure-cooked caramelized carrot soup, silky smooth mac and cheese, and sous vide, braised short ribs. You'll also learn about the science behind your favorite dishes, what's really happening when you roast a chicken, and why pressure cookers are perfect for making soup.

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