Science is the added ingredient that makes this cookbook irresistible to both accomplished cooks and weekend dabblers. Most good cookbooks emphasize the what (ingredients) and how (instructions). This one includes the why! Each of the 120 contemporary and classic recipes includes a "Why It Works" explanation of the reason certain ingredients or techniques work to create delicious results. Creative cooks can then apply these principles to other recipes. Recipes range from soup to nuts and include special dishes for entertaining. There are sure family favorites such as Linguine with Caramelized Onions and Angry Tomato Sauce and tempting desserts like Caramel Cream Puffs with Chocolate—Peanut Butter Sauce. Each chapter features at least one "Recipe Rx" that explains common cooking mishaps and ways to avoid them. With 60 beautiful color photos plus intriguing scientific explanations and information, this cookbook is perfect for cooking enthusiasts and culinary explorers who want to understand how to take their cooking to a new level.