The Laws of Cooking And How to Break Them

by Warner, Justin

• ISBN13: 9781250065131
• ISBN10: 1250065135
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2015-10-13
• Publisher: Flatiron Books

Summary

Foreword by Alton Brown.

The Laws of Cooking . . . and How to Break Them encourages improvisation and play, while explaining Justin Warner's unique ideas about "flavor theory"-like color theory, but for your tongue. By introducing eleven laws based on familiar foods (e.g., "The Law of Peanut Butter and Jelly"; "The Law of Coffee, Cream, and Sugar"), the book will teach you why certain flavors combine brilliantly, and then show how these combinations work in 110 more complex and inventive recipes (Tomato Soup with "Grilled Cheese" Ravioli; Scallops with Black Sesame and Cherry). At the end of every recipe, Justin "breaks the law" by adding a seemingly discordant flavor that takes the combination to a new level.

Author Biography

JUSTIN WARNER is the winner of the eighth season of Food Network Star and is the chef/co-owner of Michelin-rated Do or Dine restaurant in Bed-Stuy, New York. His first Food Network appearance was on 24 Hour Restaurant Battle in 2010, which he also won. He continues to be a frequent guest on Food Network and hosts Foodie Call, a new Food Network web series. Warner was a waiter at Danny Meyer's acclaimed restaurant The Modern prior to starting his own career as a chef.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Alton Brown
Introduction

LAW OF PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
Canapé/Snack: Hazelnut Butter Toasts with Bacon 'n Jam
Cold app: Arugula Salad with Pan-Roasted Duck Breast and Figs
Hot app: Jalapeño Poppers with Blueberry Dippin' Sauce
Cold soup: Chilled Red Pepper Soup with Cold Fried Chicken and Goat Cheese
Hot soup: Tomato Soup with "Grilled Cheese" Ravioli
Cold fish: Halibut Ceviche in Mini Mango "Tacos"
Hot fish: Escolar with Strawberry Salsa
Light meat: Apricot and Habanero Wings
Dark meat: Lamb Shanks with Cumberland Sauce
Dessert: Foie Gras Doughnuts

LAW OF COFFEE, CREAM, AND SUGAR
Canapé/Snack: "Two-Pump" Crostini
Cold app: Radish Caprese
Hot app: Endive Gratin with Taleggio and Raisins
Cold soup: Chilled Yellow Beet and Watermelon Soup with Turmeric Cream
Hot soup: Adzuki Bean and Kale Soup
Cold fish: Octopus Tiradito
Hot fish: Scallops with Black Sesame and Cherry
Light meat: Pork Tenderloin Molé Donburi
Dark meat: Coffee-Rubbed Flank Steak with Cauliflower Purée
Dessert: Milk and Dark Chocolate Dacquoise

LAW OF BAGEL AND LOX
Canapé/Snack: Everything Bagel Nigiri
Cold app: Smoked Oyster Caesar
Hot app: Steak Tartare Croquettes with Smoky Mayo
Cold drink: Salty Mezcal and Cheese
Hot soup: Smoked Gouda and Rauchbier Soup
Cold fish: Lox, a Box, and a Smoking Mattress Pump
Hot fish: Grilled Swordfish with Dill Pickle Emulsion and Onion "Chaw"
Light meat: Poor Man's Sous-Vide Turkey Paprikash
Dark meat: F-Yeah Barbecue
Dessert: Smoked Cannoli

LAW OF THE HOT DOG
Canapé/Snack: Mini Reuben Wellingtons
Cold app: Cheater's Charcuterie Board
Hot app: Salt Cod Scotch Deviled Eggs
Cold soup: Chilled Watercress Soup with Fried Bologna
Hot soup: Not-College Ramen
Cold fish: Hand Roll Party
Hot fish: Pepperoni-Crusted Cod with Pineapple
Light meat: Cornish Hen Meets Frisée aux Lardons
Dark meat: Cuban2 Chimichangas
Dessert: Banana Split for Sophisticates

LAW OF THE WEDGE SALAD
Canapé/Snack: Minted Sake Sea Shooters
Cold app: Open-Faced Duck Salad Sandwiches on a Giant Sesame Pancake
Hot app: Lamb Breast with Coriander, Cumin, and Lime
Cold soup: Cold Cantaloupe Soup with Peas and Mint
Hot soup: Clam Chowder with Celeriac and Parsnip
Cold fish: Sardines, Their Skeletons, and Sumac
Hot fish: Mackerel with Sweet Potato and Chimichurri
Light meat: Squab with Cute Vegetables and Ginger
Dark meat: Dry-Aged Rib Eye au Poivre
Dessert: Blue Cheesecake with Frank's RedHot Caramel

LAW OF GUACAMOLE
Canapé/Snack: Guac Cornets
Cold app: Your Very Own Hiyayakko
Hot app: Corn Fritters with Curry
Cold drink: Chia Cosmopolitan
Hot soup: Better Tomorrow Vegan Chili
Cold "fish": Coconut "Sashimi"
Hot "fish": The Most Dangerous Catch: Vegan Fish Sticks and Vegan Tartar Sauce
Light "meat": Vegan Mac and Cheese That Is Entirely Homemade
Dark "meat": Chestnut "Philly Cheesesteaks"
Dessert: Strawberry Bellini and Durian Terrine

LAW OF CHEESE FRIES
Canapé/Snack: Twice-Baked New Potatoes
Cold app: Greek Salad with Feta Dressing
Hot app: Collard and Artichoke Dip Wontons
Cold drink: Revised Bloody Mary
Hot soup: Rocket Soup with Olive Oil Whipped Cream
Cold fish: Flounder Usuzukuri with Brussels Sprout Vinaigrette, Egg Yolk, and Red Onion
Hot fish: "Horseradish-Skinned" Salmon
Light meat: Chicken Shawarma in a Can
Dark meat: Currywursts
Dessert: Wasabi Marshmallows

LAW OF LEMONADE
Canapé/Snack: Lime Zest French Toast Sticks
Cold app: Ginger-Brûléed Grapefruit
Hot app: Speed-Pickle-Brined Chicken Nuggets with Honey Dippin' Sauce
Cold drink: Three Sweet-and-Sour Cocktails You Should Know
Hot soup: CCF Hot and Sour Soup
Cold fish: Burrata with Trout Caviar, Passion Fruit, Vanilla, and Dates
Hot fish: Corrected Fish and Chips
Light meat: "Orange Blossom" Chicken
Dark meat: YOLO Burger
Dessert: Lemon-Apple Hand Pies

LAW OF PESTO
Canapé/Snack: Summer Rolls
Cold app: Watermelon and Strawberry Salad with HdP
Hot app: Chicken Kiev Nuggs
Cold drink: Peanut-Chartreuse Toritos
Hot soup: Pho
Cold fish: Coolish Ranch on Raw Fish
Hot fish: Chicken-Fried Skate
Light meat: Green Tandoori Chicken
Dark meat: Pork Belly with Chermoula
Dessert: Pistachio-Tarragon Pudding

LAW OF GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN
Canapé/Snack: Jalapeño Pickled Carrots
Cold app: Naked Angels on Horseback
Hot app: Kimchi-Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Cold soup: Chilled Corn Soup with Chile Oil and Honeydew
Hot soup: Spicy Maryland Crab Soup
Cold fish: Grilled Shrimp and Peach Salad with Serranos
Hot fish: Riesling Curry with Squid
Light meat: Jerk Chicken
Dark meat: Dr Pepper-Braised Beef Tongue Tacos with Salsa Verde
Dessert: Howitzer Habanero Chocolate Cake

LAW OF GIN AND TONIC
Canapé/Snack: Jasmine Chicken Liver Pâté
Cold app: Parsnip and Pear Salad
Hot app: Roasted Cocoa Cauliflower
Cold drink: Carrot Margaritas
Hot soup: Butternut Squash and Orange Soup
Cold fish: Chamomile Lobster Salad
Hot fish: Kiwi Oysters Rockefeller
Light meat: Pork Tenderloin with Mango and Pine
Dark meat: Banana and Clove Beef Tenderloin
Dessert: Beer Lover's Sundae

APPENDICES
Gear
Entertaining
Texture
Vegan or Vegetarian?
Acknowledgments
Index