Texture Over Taste by Joshua Weissman - Non Fiction - Hardback

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Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780744063509. Publisher: DK (Alpha). Overview:. Texture Over Taste is Joshua Weissman's bold follow-up to his New York Times bestselling debut, arguing that texture, not flavour, is the real secret to unforgettable food. This hardback cookbook breaks cooking down into six fundamental textures - crunchy, chewy, aerated, creamy, fluid and fatty - and shows home cooks exactly how to build them into every dish. Packed with recipes, stories and vivid visual explanations, it's an essential addition to any serious home cook's kitchen shelf.. About the Book:. Everyone talks about flavour, but Joshua Weissman makes the case that texture is the true engine behind a truly memorable meal. In Texture Over Taste, he walks readers through the elements of flavour before diving deep into six defining textures that shape the way we experience food. The "Crunchy" chapter covers show-stopping fried chicken, crisp french fries and golden arancini, while "Chewy" reveals a never-before-shared New York bagel recipe alongside spicy jjolmyeon noodles and brown sugar boba tea. "Aerated" brings featherlight cheese foam, a challah bourbon French toast casserole and a glazed doughnut so light it barely touches the plate. "Creamy" indulges with one-pound-of-butter mashed potatoes, a perfectly baked mac and cheese, and decadent tres leches. "Fluid" delivers juicy birria tacos, classic diner-style milkshakes and comforting matzo ball soup, and "Fatty" closes the book with a 72-hour short rib in coffee caramel, hamachi crudo and a rich, indulgent finale. Throughout, Weissman's trademark energy and technical precision shine through, translating restaurant-level ideas into achievable home cooking. Each chapter blends storytelling, visual breakdowns and rigorously tested recipes so readers understand not just what to cook, but why a dish works on the plate and in the mouth. It's a genuinely fresh way to think about cooking, ideal for fans of his YouTube ch