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The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks)

The Editors of America's Test Kitchen and Guy Crosby Ph.D
Publisher: Cook's Illustrated
Edition: 2012
46
Recipes
16
Recipe reviews
4.6
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This 2012 Cook's Illustrated cookbook by America's Test Kitchen editors and food scientist Guy Crosby Ph.D. contains 46 indexed recipes focused on the scientific principles behind cooking techniques. The cookbook's recipes have received 16 member reviews with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5, with the most popular recipes being Ultimate Banana Bread, Dark Chocolate Mousse, and New York-Style Cheesecake.

Popular Recipes

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  1. Ultimate Banana Bread
    ⭐ 5.0 · 2 reviews · Page 352
  2. All-Purpose Cornbread
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 353
  3. Best Buttermilk Pancakes
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 360
  4. Dark Chocolate Mousse
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 433
  5. Deep Dish Quiche Lorraine
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 192
  6. Extra-Crunchy Fried Chicken
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 133
  7. Green Beans with Sautéed Shallots and Vermouth
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 231
  8. Make Ahead Blanched Green Beans
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 230
  9. New York-Style Cheesecake
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 182
  10. Perfect Scrambled Eggs
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 170
  11. Best Old-Fashioned Burgers
    ⭐ 4.0 · 1 review · Page 138
  12. Hungarian Beef Stew
    ⭐ 4.0 · 1 review · Page 83
  13. Simple Rice Pilaf
    ⭐ 4.0 · 1 review · Page 272
  14. Foolproof Vinaigrette
    ⭐ 3.0 · 1 review · Page 316
  15. Pasta alla Norma
    ⭐ 3.0 · 1 review · Page 222

Recent Recipe Reviews

4/5
12 years ago
Nice hearty goulash that cooks in oven rather than stove top. This recipe skips the sear of the beef (which I do usually) and achieves most... Read review
1 helpful
5/5
12 years ago
This recipe is fussy but delicious. It was moist and full of banana flavor. You place the bananas in the microwave to soften the bananas a... Read review
2 helpful