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Mentioned in 38 episodes

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking

Book • 2017

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is a culinary guide that focuses on mastering the four essential elements of good cooking: salt, which enhances flavor; fat, which delivers flavor and generates texture; acid, which balances flavor; and heat, which determines the texture of food.

Written by Samin Nosrat, this book bridges the gap between home and professional kitchens with its simple yet revolutionary philosophy.

It includes 100 essential recipes, dozens of variations, and vibrant illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton.

The book is designed to empower readers to become more confident and creative in the kitchen, regardless of their skill level.

Mentioned by

Marielle Segarra

Wendy Zuckerman

Christine Cyr Clisset

Hrishikesh Hirway

Luke Kerr-Dineen

Mentioned in 38 episodes

Mentioned by

Wendy Zuckerman

as the best-selling book written by

Samin Nosrat

.

Never Put Meatballs on Spaghetti, with Samin Nosrat

Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a book worth reading, and its author is mentioned in other Freakonomics episodes.

616. How to Make Something from Nothing

Mentioned by

Marielle Segarra

as a chef and author of a best-selling cookbook.

How to cook when you're not into cooking

Mentioned by

Scott Doorley

as a cookbook used as an analogy for communication.

156. Creative Communication: How Our Design Choices Illustrate Our Values

Mentioned by

Marielle Segarra

as a highly regarded and successful cookbook.

Samin Nosrat's recipe for gathering with friends

Mentioned as Samin Nasrat's first book and a New York Times bestseller that inspired a Netflix series.

Cook Samin Nosrat (‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’) Returns with ‘Good Things’

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as

Marco Canora

's first cookbook.

#545: Marco Canora — The Art of Food, Eating, Nutrition, and Life

Mentioned by

Anna Martin

as the chef and author of the cookbook and TV series "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat."

Sunday Special: 'Modern Love'

Mentioned by

Naomi Fry

as the mega-bestselling book written by Samin Nosrat.

What's Cooking?

Mentioned by

Christine Cyr Clisset

as the wildly popular cookbook by

Samin Nosrat

that came out in 2017 and was also adapted into a Netflix series.

Samin Nosrat's Kitchen Favorites

Mentioned by

Hrishikesh Hirway

in the introduction of

Samin Nosrat

.

Key Change: Samin Nosrat on Ani DiFranco

Recommended by

Darya Rose

for its practical approach to cooking skills and understanding flavor.

Real Food and The Science Behind Healthy Lifestyles with Darya Rose Ph.D.

Mentioned by

DongWon Song

in relation to the four essential elements of cooking: salt, fat, acid, and heat.

20.19: Cooking as a Writing Metaphor

Mentioned by

Shumita Basu

as

Samin Nosrat

's best-selling cookbook that led to a culture shift.

Samin Nosrat doesn’t love Thanksgiving food. Here’s what she says will improve it.

Mentioned by

Stephen Dubner

as a book about cooking, recommended for its insights.

25. How to Make Something from Nothing

Mentioned by

Dan Pashman

as

Samin Nosrat

's successful cookbook, which was followed by a Netflix series.

Samin Nosrat’s Success Looked Different Behind Closed Doors

Mentioned by

Daniel Pope

as a book about core principles.

How I Made Millions Supplying The Worlds Best Restaurants Fruit & Veg - The River Cafe, Per Se, The Devonshire

Mentioned by

Amy St. Amand

as a book that has been on her to-be-read list for a long time.

Ep 501: Crafting a personal curriculum for a lifelong learner

Mentioned by

Luke Kerr-Dineen

as a book that helped him understand cooking better, relating it to understanding golf.

The Evolution of Golf Instruction w/ Luke Kerr-Dineen

Mentioned by

Samin Nosrat

as her first book and modern classic.

Turkey Confidential 2025

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