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  • Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking: Recipes for Everyday Meals Made Easier, Faster and More Delicious

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Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking: Recipes for Everyday Meals Made Easier, Faster and More Delicious

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Use Simple Science To Transform Good Dishes Into Great Dishes


Take the guesswork and mystery out of cooking and become an improved chef with Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking.


In this book, the practical science behind great food is broken down in an accessible, digestible way without overwhelming even the greenest of cooks. Jessica Gavin’s approachable recipes seamlessly blend together food science and culinary arts, to maximize flavor potential.


Jessica will expand your skill set and confidence in the kitchen, all while creating tasty culinary masterpieces. Learn the science behind how things work, how foods interact from a cooking or baking perspective and how to make flavorful, flawless meals consistently. Whether it’s mastering a perfect Pan-Seared Ribeye with Miso Butter or Scallops with Garlic Sauce, accomplishing impeccable Eggs Benedict and Mushroom Risotto, or whipping up a sensational Blender Hollandaise Sauce, this book has it all.


Elevate your favorite recipes to make them phenomenal, faster and more delicious, any night of the week

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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Page Street Publishing
  4. Publication date
    May 8, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    8.05 x 0.65 x 8.9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1624144845
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1624144844
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“All cooking is appliedscience―understanding how cooking works will help you master new techniques andbecome a more confident cook. Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking helpscurious home cooks navigate the basics of culinary science. Packed withapproachable recipes and time-saving tips, every meal will become anopportunity for readers to learn something new and apply it.”
―NATHAN MYHRVOLD, leadauthor of Modernist Cuisine: The Art andScience ofCooking,Modernist Cuisine at Home, The Photography ofModernist Cuisineand Modernist Bread

“Science and technique are at the heartof all cooking, but when we focus so much on the science, we lose sight of themost important thing: how delicious the thing on the plate is. Easy CulinaryScience for Better Cooking balances these two sides perfectly.”
―J. KENJI LÓPEZ-ALT, chefand author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science

“I can teach you how to season a steakand grill it to perfection. However, the science behind the browning anddistinctive flavor of the steak is what I cannot explain. Jessica Gavin doesthis brilliantly in Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking.”
―JEAN-GEORGES VONGERICHTEN, MichelinStar restaurateur and chef

“I've always said that the ‘why’ isjust as important as the ‘how,’ and Easy Culinary Science for Better Cookingwill teach you both. Delicious recipes are just a bonus to the wealth ofknowledge you will receive.”
―JET TILA, chef,media personality and author of 101 AsianDishes You Need to Cook Before You Die

“Is cooking an art or is it a science? Why can’t it be both?! Jessica Gavin may not be Bill Nye, but I sense that she may be a much better cook. Sorry, Bill . . . ”
―MARTIN YAN, celebrity chef and TV host of Yan Can Cook

“Jessica has found the perfect formula to capture the attention and imagination of the new generation of foodies who also like science and have good taste! I will use this book with my talks directed to our Culinology orientation at my institution.”
―Dr. Rafael Jiménez-Flores DR. RAFAEL JIMÉNEZ, Professor and JT Parker Chair in Dairy Foods at The Ohio State University

“Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking is like a mini culinary course in book form and is the perfect primer for today’s new crop of home cooks! Jessica excellently demonstrates the intricate science involved in cooking, while remaining approachable and easy to read. With gorgeous photography and skillfully craf ted recipes, this book will be an interesting and tasty read for cooks of any level.”
―BETH MONCEL, founder of BudgetBytes.com and Saveur Blog Award winner

“Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking is full of delicious, foolproof recipes, beautiful photos and helpful cooking tips. Jessica’s food science background shines through on every page!” ―JACLYN BELL, founder of CookingClassy.com

“From the lovely stories and delicious recipes to the captivating science, Jessica will become your instant best friend and culinary companion in the kitchen!”
―SALLY MCKENNEY QUINN, author of Sally’s Baking Addiction

About the Author

Jessica Gavin is a certified culinary scientist and food science industry professional with formal culinary school training. Her work has been featured on Food Network, USA Today, The Kitchn and more. She lives in Orange County, CA.

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Jessica Gavin is the charmingly geeky but approachable cook, photographer, and scientist behind the popular website, JessicaGavin.com. She uses her superpowers, which include degrees and certifications in agriculture, culinary science and food science, to help her readers get smart about getting dinner on the table.

A teacher at heart, Jessica loves nothing more than unraveling the science behind better, healthier cooking and sharing that know-how with her readers, on her site, and in her videos. Her work has been featured on The Food Network, the Kitchn, BuzzFeed and more. She lives in Orange County, California, with her husband Jason and their two young children James and Olivia. When she’s not in the kitchen, she’s likely on the hunt for the world’s best, butteriest croissant. Healthy may be the norm in her house, but who doesn’t love an exception to the rule!

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find this cookbook to be a great reference that provides cook's notes and science explanations for each recipe, with beautiful photos and easy-to-follow instructions. The recipes are delicious, with one customer highlighting the creamy avocado sauce with blackened salmon, and customers appreciate the helpful tips for food preparation.
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47 customers mention content, 47 positive, 0 negative
Customers love the content of this cookbook, describing it as a great reference book that delivers upscale restaurant results made fun.
My mom can’t get enough of Jessica’s recipes! Such a great book with amazing meals, as well as info about the food and ingredients you cook with too!Read more
Love this cookbook...filled with great recipes, lovely photos and good advice and techniques!Read more
...I bought a copy for myself then gifted 2 copies. I highly recommend if you’re new to the kitchen or curious about the chemical reactions involved in...Read more
...Great cookbook for yourself and for friends that like to cook.Read more
36 customers mention recipe quality, 36 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the cookbook's recipes and cooking tips, which include cook's notes and science explanations for each dish, along with suggestions for side dishes. One customer notes that the information can be applied to countless other recipes, while another mentions how it dispels common cooking misconceptions.
This is an amazing cookbook with great recipes and easy to understand technical explainations. Salmon burger if off the hook!!Read more
I can’t wait to settle into our new home so I can try her delicious recipes from this book....Read more
...It's easy to read, simple to follow, and the food is outstanding.Read more
I love the recipes in this book!!! I make them for my family and they love every one ive made. Contains dinners, breakfast, and desserts....Read more
35 customers mention informative, 34 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the cookbook informative, appreciating how it explains the science behind cooking techniques and provides helpful tips for food preparation.
Lots of information and things to learn! Great cookbook, great reference book!Read more
...well it's all in this book, the recipes are great and there is so much to learn,there is a recipes science, love to read each one , Love this book...Read more
Love this cookbook! I've learned a lot, and improving my cooking. Thank you Ms. Gavin!Read more
...- easy to follow recipes, simple enough for the novice cook, very informative - love learning the science behind the spatula! :)Read more
21 customers mention ease of use, 21 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the recipes easy to follow, with one mentioning that the technical explanations are simple to understand.
...The recipes are easy to follow and my final product actually looked like the beautiful pictures - quite a feat for a culinary-challenged dad like...Read more
Love everything about this cookbook - easy to follow recipes, simple enough for the novice cook, very informative - love learning the science behind...Read more
...It's easy to read, simple to follow, and the food is outstanding.Read more
Well-written, beautiful photos, easy-to-follow directions! Had some very touching commentary. Great job, Jessica!!! Eric and Joyce WongRead more
19 customers mention taste, 19 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the recipes delicious, with one customer specifically praising the pan-seared Ribeye with Miso Butter and another noting how the creamy avocado sauce complements the blackened salmon.
...It was delicious, fast to prepare,lots of veggies & healthy. My grandsons came to spend a couple days with me & the 11y old loves to cook....Read more
...Both were easy to follow as reader and both were delicious....Read more
...Recipes are delicious and healthy. Thanks so much Jessica Gavin. You made my life easier.Read more
...Ive made several of the recipes and they are deliciousRead more
15 customers mention photography, 15 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the beautiful photos in the book.
Well-written, beautiful photos, easy-to-follow directions! Had some very touching commentary. Great job, Jessica!!! Eric and Joyce WongRead more
...of food science with culinary arts all in one approachable and beautiful cookbook....Read more
Love this cookbook...filled with great recipes, lovely photos and good advice and techniques!Read more
...The fantastic layout and photography is an added bonus.Read more
9 customers mention readability, 8 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book easy to understand and read.
...The recipes are simply stated and easy to follow. I love the inserts of "Cook's Note" and "Recipe Science" for each recipe....Read more
...It's easy to read, simple to follow, and the food is outstanding.Read more
...Both were easy to follow as reader and both were delicious....Read more
...and chemistry behind the preparation of the food which is easy to understand. It's now my favorite cookbook. I also follow her....Read more
7 customers mention ingredients, 7 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the book's approach to ingredients, with one customer noting that the recipes use common household items, while another highlights how it explains the functionality of each component.
...her recipes are creative, fresh and with ingredients that are easy to find....Read more
...in this book are so easy and are made with the ingredients that most people would already have around. She breaks down each recipe to simple steps....Read more
...I have followed her on Instagram and her directions to why use certain ingredients makes me understand and enjoy the food more.Read more
...information on why something works, but goes into detail about the functionality of an ingredient and the scientific principle....Read more
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