Description
Featuring over 100 recipes and more than 150 illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton, this book is both a masterclass and a celebration of the joy of cooking. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will empower you to make better decisions in the kitchen and unlock the full potential of any ingredients, anywhere.
In the tradition of iconic cookbooks like The Joy of Cooking and How to Cook Everything, Samin teaches you how to enhance flavor with Salt, build texture with Fat, balance with Acid, and perfect your dish with Heat. With her lighthearted approach to kitchen science and engaging narrative, she makes learning to cook both fun and educational.
Through illustrated walkthroughs, personal stories, and 100 essential recipes with variations, you’ll learn to make everything from bright, balanced vinaigrettes to perfectly roasted vegetables and tender braised meats.
This is not just a cookbook—it’s a transformative journey into the heart of cooking, one you’ll want to return to time and time again.
Foreword by Michael Pollan.
Named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, BuzzFeed, The Washington Post, and more!
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