J. Kenji Lopez-Alt smiles on stage at the James Beard Awards - Jeff Schear/Getty Images The chicken craze has taken the world by storm (and yes, we've rated the top fried chicken chains). From the ...

J. Kenji López-Alt is a food writer and chef. He is the child of two scientists, and he approaches cooking with a methodical, careful approach. A lot of his recipes perfect the staples: steak, ...

Preface / by Jeffrey Steingarten -- Introduction: A nerd in the kitchen -- What's in this book? -- The keys to good kitchen science -- What is cooking? -- Essential kitchen gear -- The basic pantry -- ...

The chicken craze has taken the world by storm (and yes, we've rated the top fried chicken chains). From the expansion of fast food favorites like Raising Cane's to the mega-popularity of fine dining ...