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The Food Lab (J. Kenji López-Alt)

The Food Lab, created by J. Kenji López-Alt, is a resource that combines scientific principles with cooking techniques to improve everyday food preparation. It explains the why behind methods like roasting, sautéing, and braising, helping home cooks understand how ingredients respond during cooking. By applying tested techniques and kitchen science, The Food Lab aims to help achieve restaurant-quality results at home, making cooking more consistent, efficient, and enjoyable. It emphasizes experimentation and understanding to unlock better flavor, texture, and presentation in a wide variety of dishes.