Texture Over Taste by Joshua Weissman - Non Fiction - Hardback

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 channel and anyone who wants to elevate weeknight meals into something worth remembering.

Key Benefits:

• Introduces a genuinely fresh, texture-first approach to cooking and recipe development
• Covers six core textures across dozens of tested, restaurant-quality recipes
• Written by a #1 New York Times bestselling author and hugely popular food creator
• Clear storytelling and visual explanations make advanced technique approachable
• A striking hardback that makes a brilliant gift for food lovers and home chefs

About the Author:
Joshua Weissman has been obsessed with food since childhood, requesting whole animals to butcher rather than toys for his birthday. He began cooking professionally at nineteen and has worked in top fine-dining kitchens before building one of the most popular food channels online, known for his precise, from-scratch technique and infectious energy. His debut, Joshua Weissman: An Unapologetic Cookbook, became a #1 New York Times bestseller. He lives in Austin, Texas, where he cooks at home and in his studio.

Why You'll Love This Cookbook:
Texture Over Taste hands home cooks a genuinely new lens on food, turning familiar dishes into layered sensory experiences. With Weissman's energetic voice and rigorously tested recipes, it's a hardback that rewards repeated cooking and belongs on every serious food lover's shelf.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly; this listing is for the UK edition with ISBN 9780744063509 as shown.