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If you would like to receive your in-stock items beforehand, please place that order separately.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-item-key=\"1769876446.636739\" data-qa=\"virtual-list-item\" id=\"message-list_1769876446.636739\" aria-setsize=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-msg-channel-id=\"C014PUU4W2D\" data-msg-ts=\"1769876446.636739\" data-qa-placeholder=\"false\" data-qa-unprocessed=\"false\" data-qa=\"message_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa-hover=\"true\" aria-roledescription=\"message\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"message_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"message-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe perfect marriage of science and deliciousness. An essential modern kitchen companion.\" --Hetty Lui McKinnon, James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and food writer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed cookbook author, America's Test Kitchen Editor in Residence, and molecular biologist Nik Sharma brings his deep scientific knowledge, delicious recipes, and stunning photography to home cooks with \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Flavor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e. These 100 recipes deepen your understanding of how fire, earth, air, and water improve your kitchen techniques and the flavor of your meals.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eBuilding on the science-forward thinking of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Flavor Equation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the accessibility of his award-winning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeg-Table\u003c\/i\u003e, Nik Sharma's latest cookbook brings fascinating technical know-how to exciting everyday recipes. In these pages, Sharma explores the four powerful elements of nature and their profound influence on how we cook, delving into such topics and dishes as:\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eFire: How caramelization deepens the flavor of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaramelized Shallot and Feta-Labneh Dip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eEarth: How salt's minerality brings crispness to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalt-Baked New Potatoes with Gochujang Vinaigrette\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eAir: Why drying out cookie dough results in perfect\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra Rich Chocolate-Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-border=\"0\" data-indent=\"0\" data-list-tree=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Why sous vide is the best way to cook a hearty, tender loaf of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIcelandic Rye Bread\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith more than 150 evocative photographs and 20+ infographics that simplify scientific principles for visual learners, this is a beautiful, foundation-building reference book for home cooks who approach their meals with a hunger for knowledge and big flavor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Nik Sharma is an accomplished chef and cookbook author. \u003ci\u003eVeg-Table\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the 2024 Golden Poppy Award and was named a Best Cookbook of the Year by NPR,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eEpicurious\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eVice\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood Network\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. 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From the basics like how to make your own Hot Honey, Homemade Set Yogurt, and Cultured Butter to mastering more complex dishes such as Eggplant, Burrata, and Mozzarella Pitadinas; Steak with Porcini-Thyme Sauce; and Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream with Dulce de Leche, these recipes help you achieve spectacular, complex flavors.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSCIENCE FOR THE HOME COOK: As a former molecular biologist, Sharma wants you to eat delicious food while understanding\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou made it happen--so you can make it again! 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