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?

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. 

Want crisp, vibrant stir-fries in 30 minutes — without a sink full of dishes? New to wok cooking? Wok Cookbook for Beginners turns technique into simple, repeatable steps. This book features 120 quick stir-fry recipes plus clear fundamentals — heat, timing, knife work, and sauce balance—so your veggies stay crisp, proteins stay tender, and cleanup stays easy.

In Waste Knot: Creative Cooking Techniques for a Greener Family Kitchen, Monica Lynne Chase invites listeners to reimagine their kitchen as a space for sustainability and creativity. This book offers practical techniques to minimize food waste, repurpose leftovers, and make the most of every ingredient.

You got this book for a reason: you are tired of microwave TV dinners, canned food and unhealthy takeouts. You want to enjoy fast, delicious, cheap and healthy meals that will make eating alone a worthwhile experience. Well, good news, for this book will guide you through the journey of healthier eating! From now on, your kitchen will be your best friend. If there is something about your kitchen that you don’t like (such as the paint on the walls) then go ahead and change it.