Ratio by Michael Ruhlman

The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking

A concise, practical guide that reduces everyday cooking to a handful of simple ratios and techniques, teaching readers how to build reliable recipes from fundamentals rather than strictly following instructions; it explains the math behind doughs, batters, sauces, and dressings, demonstrates how proportions can be adapted to scale and flavor, and emphasizes technique and intuition so cooks can improvise confidently in the kitchen.

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