CONTENTS

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PREFACE BY JEFFREY STEINGARTEN

INTRODUCTION: A NERD IN THE KITCHEN

WHAT’S  IN  THIS    BOOK?

THE KEYS    TO  GOOD    KITCHEN SCIENCE

WHAT    IS  COOKING?

ESSENTIAL   KITCHEN GEAR

THE BASIC   PANTRY

1 EGGS, DAIRY, and the Science of Breakfast

2 SOUPS, STEWS, and the Science of Stock

3 STEAKS, CHOPS, CHICKEN,

FISH, and the Science of Fast-Cooking Foods