Modernist cuisine

This encyclopedic treatment of cooking spans 2,438 pages and is divided into six volumes.

It covers the history of cuisine, the science behind contemporary cooking, and includes over 1,500 recipes.

The book is designed to be accessible to both professional chefs and home cooks, with detailed chapters on techniques, equipment, ingredients, and plated-dish recipes.

It features extensive use of illustrations, photography, and scientific explanations to make complex cooking techniques understandable and practical.