It’s the final episode in our Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat breakdown. This week is all about Heat - the element of transformation. Whether you’re roasting, simmering, searing, or baking this chapter details the nuances of it all!

We explore how heat affects ingredients, including their flavor and texture, and how to gain confidence in applying heat for the best results. As with all the elements, the way to get the best result is to know what you're after. Do you want food that's crisp, tender, chewy, or soft? Heat is the key to developing any of those textures!

Plus, we wrap up with a quick round of Dinner Dilemmas, where we answer your real-life questions about meal planning, prep, and kitchen confidence.

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We’re back with another episode in our Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat series, and this week it’s all about Acid! Acid is the unsung hero of flavor - it brightens, balances, and brings depth to your dishes.

In this episode, we dive into the science of acid in cooking (and how it shocked us!), how it affects the color and texture of foods, and why it's called salt's "alter ego".

You’ll also learn:

• The most common types of acid used in cooking
• How to layer acid for a flavor-balanced meal
• Why acid is key to elevating even the simplest dishes

And as always, we wrap up with a few Dinner Dilemmas - real questions from you about meal planning and home cooking.

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We’re continuing our "book club breakdown" of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat, and this week is all about Fat! Fat does much more than add richness - it carries flavor, creates texture, and is essential for balanced, delicious meals.

Ever wondered why you don't like the taste of olive oil? Or why your food gets soggy instead of crispy? We’ll break it all down and share practical tips for using fat effectively in your cooking.

Plus, we’re wrapping up with more answers to your Dinner Dilemmas! We're tackling your real-life meal planning questions to make home cooking easier.

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