Warner, Justin, 1984-

The laws of cooking* : and how to break them / by Justin Warner, Photography by Daniel Krieger. - 332 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Includes index.

Law of Peanut Butter and Jelly
Law of Coffee, Cream, and Sugar
Law of Bagel and Lox
Law of the Hot Dog
Law of the Wedge Salad
Law of Guacamole
Law of Cheese Fries
Law of Lemonade
Law of Pesto
Law of General Tso's Chicken
Law of Gin and Tonic
Appendices

"The Laws of Cooking . . . and How to Break Them encourages improvisation and play, while explaining Justin Warner's unique ideas about "flavor theory"-like color theory, but for your tongue. By introducing eleven laws based on familiar foods (e.g., "The Law of Peanut Butter and Jelly"; "The Law of Coffee, Cream, and Sugar"), the book will teach you why certain flavors combine brilliantly, and then show how these combinations work in 110 more complex and inventive recipes (Tomato Soup with "Grilled Cheese" Ravioli; Scallops with Black Sesame and Cherry). At the end of every recipe, Justin "breaks the law" by adding a seemingly discordant flavor that takes the combination to a new level"--

9781250065131 (hardback)

2015034388


Cooking--Technique.


Cookbooks.

TX651 / .W34 2015

641.5028