The Food Lab: Techniques

Unraveling the mysteries of home cooking through science with J. Kenji López-Alt.

Techniques
Mushrooms

How to Roast Mushrooms
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How to Roast Carrots and Parsnips
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The Food Lab: Batter and Breading Basics for Frying
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The Food Lab: Japanese-Style Tempura
Techniques

The Food Lab: The Realest-Deal Kung Pao Chicken (Gong Bao Ji Ding)
Videos

The Food Lab: How to Organize Your Refrigerator
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The Food Lab: How to Steam Vegetables in the Microwave
Techniques

Chacarero Chileno, a Steak Sandwich as Delicious as It Is Unlikely
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The Food Lab: Making Pesto or Curry Paste? The Freezer Is Your Friend
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The Food Lab: How to Make New Orleans Red Beans and Rice
Sous Vide

The Food Lab: For the Best Lobster Rolls, Go Sous Vide
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Easy Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto, Almost No Stirring Required
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The Food Lab: How to Make Japanese Katsu at Home
Crepe

The Food Lab: How to Make Crepes
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How to Make Rich, Savory Vegan Creamed Spinach
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The Food Lab: How to Make Rich and Creamy Vegan Saag Paneer
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Introducing the Fat Flash: The Best Way to Finish Your Steak
Videos

Pressure Cooker Chile Verde: 15 Minutes of Work, Flavor for Days
Steak

The Food Lab: The Reverse Sear Is the Best Way to Cook a Steak, Period
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Detroit-Style Pizza Is the Best Thing You're Gonna Make This Year
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The Food Lab: Turn Sad Old 'Shrooms Into Easy, Creamy Mushroom Soup
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The Food Lab: Easy Weeknight One-Pot Salmon Chowder
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For Pasta With Butternut Squash and Sage, Brown Butter Is Key
Tex-Mex

The Food Lab: How to Make Kickass Quesadillas
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