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Mentioned in 18 episodes

The Food Lab

Better Home Cooking Through Science
Book • 2015
In 'The Food Lab,' J. Kenji López-Alt delves into the science of cooking, explaining the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food.

The book contains close to 300 savory American cuisine recipes, arranged by cooking technique, and includes over 1,000 full-color images.

López-Alt shows that conventional cooking methods can often be improved with new, simple techniques, making it a valuable resource for home cooks of all skill levels.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

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Nayeema Raza
as the author of The Food Lab and Every Night is Pizza Night.
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Presenting “Smart Girl Dumb Questions”
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Deb Perelman
as the author of The Food Lab and The Wok.
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Chicken Soup
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Deb Perelman
as the author of three best-selling cookbooks.
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Bacon Egg & Cheese
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Deb Perelman
as one of Kenji's published works.
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Eggs Benedict
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Deb Perelman
as the author of 'The Food Lab' and a columnist for The New York Times.
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Crispy Chicken Cutlets
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Deb Perelman
when discussing her work as an author.
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Meatballs (Italian-American)
Mentioned by Deb as Kenji's cookbook focusing on the science of cooking.
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Brownies (and something just as iconic, with Kelsey McKinney)
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John Moe
as a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and James Beard Award winner.
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt on Food, Booze, Weed, Anxiety, Depression, and Living a Healthy Life
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Deb Perelman
as the author of two cookbooks.
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Onion Soup
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Deb Perelman
as the author of The Food Lab and The Wok.
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Nachos (and something just as good, with our EP Audrey)
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Deb Perelman
when introducing Kenji, who is the author.
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Burgers
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Deb Perelman
as the author of The Food Lab.
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Mailbag Part 4
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Deb Perelman
as the author of The Food Lab and The Wok.
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Apple Pie
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Ed Levine
as the author of best-selling books on food.
Kenji on Super Bowl Food
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Deb Perelman
as one of Kenji's books.
Hummus
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Maria Godoy
as a food science writer and cookbook author who offered advice on cooking turkey.
The Thanksgiving Quest For The (Scientifically) Best Turkey
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Dan Pashman
as the author of "The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science"
The Geometry Of Pizza (Reheat)
Mentioned by Beth Garbitelli as the author of a mac and cheese recipe.
#232 Skinternship: Scalp & Face with Helena Pasieka MD
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
as one of his authored cookbooks.
Baked Ziti
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Emily Kwong
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Regina Barber
when discussing velveting, a cooking technique to keep meat tender in stir-fry.
How To Keep Meat Juicy With Science

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