Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste

Joshua Weissman's new cookbook, "Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste," explores the six fundamental textures that create the greatest food experiences. It features over 75 spectacular recipes, including fried chicken, french fries, arancini, New York bagels, jjolmyeon, brown sugar boba tea, cheese foam, challah bourbon french toast casserole, glazed donut, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, tres leches, birria tacos, diner-style milkshakes, matzo ball soup, and 72-hour short rib with coffee caramel, hamachi crudo, and Texas toast smashburger.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2023
Publisher: DK

Joshua Weissman, the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller, returns with a captivating and innovative cookbook that will elevate your culinary skills to new heights!

It's widely acknowledged that flavor plays a crucial role in the dining experience, but what truly sets apart a memorable meal is the interplay of textures. Texture, often overlooked, is the secret ingredient that transforms eating into an extraordinary journey. When flavors harmonize with textures like creamy, chewy, or crunchy, the culinary experience transcends mere enjoyment and evolves into a truly remarkable sensation.

In his latest masterpiece, Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste, Joshua delves into the world of flavor, guiding you through its intricacies and introducing you to the six fundamental textures that create some of the most exceptional food experiences imaginable. With his engaging storytelling and captivating visualizations, Joshua takes you on a journey of discovery, unveiling the secrets behind each texture and teaching you how to harness its power in your cooking.

Spanning over 75 spectacular recipes, Joshua explores each texture in depth, offering a treasure trove of mouthwatering creations. In the Crunchy chapter, you'll embark on a culinary adventure, mastering recipes for the most mouthwatering fried chicken, crisp french fries, and delectable arancini. Move on to the Chewy realm, where you'll discover his personal never-before-shared recipe for New York bagels, spicy and chewy jjolmyeon (noodles), and a heavenly brown sugar boba tea. Experience the Aerated chapter, where cheese foam takes center stage in dishes like a cheese foam, challah bourbon french toast casserole, and a light-as-air glazed donut. Indulge in the Creamy chapter, where you'll savor one-pound-of-butter mashed potatoes, perfectly baked mac and cheese, and a decadent tres leches dessert. Dive into the Fluid chapter, where juicy birria tacos, diner-style milkshakes, and hearty matzo ball soup await your taste buds. Finally, in the Fatty chapter, you'll savor a 72-hour short rib with coffee caramel, fresh hamachi crudo, and a mouthwatering Texas toast smashburger.

Each chapter begins with an irreverent introduction to the featured texture, providing insights into how it influences flavor and enhances the overall dining experience. Joshua's witty and informative writing style makes the cookbook a joy to read and inspires readers to experiment with new flavors and textures in their own kitchen.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary enthusiast seeking to expand your repertoire, Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste is a must-have cookbook that will take your cooking to the next level. With its innovative approach and delectable recipes, it promises to transform your meals into unforgettable experiences that will leave your taste buds craving for more. So, why wait? Unleash your inner chef and embark on a journey of texture exploration with Joshua Weissman today!

Weight: 1348g
Dimension: 210 x 263 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780744063509