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Molecular gastronomy for home cooks
Formulas for Flavour: How to Cook Restaurant Dishes at Home (Conran Octopus Interiors)Formulas for Flavour: How to Cook Restaurant Dishes at Home (Conran Octopus Interiors) by John Campbell
Demonstrates attention to detail with a very complete and systematic approach; can be quite demanding
Family Food: A New Approach to Cooking (Penguin Cookery Library)Family Food: A New Approach to Cooking (Penguin Cookery Library) by Heston Blumenthal
Buy new: £10.19 / Used from: £7.38
A gentle journey through home cooking, with touches of molecular gastronomy such as how to prepare mashed potato (pommes purée)
In Search of PerfectionIn Search of Perfection by Heston Blumenthal
Buy new: £16.21 / Used from: £2.04
Even if the complete recipes are too challenging for a home kitchen, there are some useful pointers to improve some favourite dishes
Starters: First Courses Easily Turned into Main DishesStarters: First Courses Easily Turned into Main Dishes by Shane Osborn
Buy new: £7.43 / Used from: £1.50
Some really nice presentations; gives pointers on how to scale up the dishes to make a plat principal
Tapas: A Taste of Spain in AmericaTapas: A Taste of Spain in America by Jose Andres
Buy new: £18.15 / Used from: £15.47
A clean and modern approach to tapas and slightly larger dishes
Amuse-Bouche: Little Bites of Delight Before the Meal BeginsAmuse-Bouche: Little Bites of Delight Before the Meal Begins by Rick Tramonto
Buy new: £17.18 / Used from: £17.87
Some fun and simple ideas for presentation; try the Watermelon with Balsamic Vinegar - simple and unusual
Cuisine Unplugged: Reinterpreting European Cuisine with an Asian TouchCuisine Unplugged: Reinterpreting European Cuisine with an Asian Touch by Emmanuel Stroobant
Buy new: £16.99 / Used from: £4.00
Adds Asian flavours to tapas-style dishes