America's Test Kitchen takes a deep dive into the surprising science behind 50 of our favorite ingredients. Each chapter covers one ingredient in a short, informative essay before moving on to an original (and sometimes quirky) experiment designed to show you how the science works. The 400+ foolproof recipes included take the science into the kitchen and range from crispy fried chicken wings to meaty-tasting vegetarian chili to strawberry rhubarb pie. Includes cooking techniques like sous vide, dehydrating, and fermentation.