Fundamentals of Flavor by Nik Sharma (NetGalley ARC, pub 9/22)

Fundamentals of Flavor by Nik Sharma (NetGalley ARC, pub 9/22) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I knew a bit about Sharma but I actually found his backstory at the start of the book quite fascinating. The book is organized around the four elements of fire, earth, air and water. While a lot of the scientific explanations went over my head, the ingredient combinations look delicious (a combination of classic and original pairings), and the recipes are more accessible than I expected. Some of the recipes that caught my eye included: Caramelized Shallot + Feta-Labneh Dip; Grilled Sweet Potato, Red Onion + Halloumi Salad; Grilled Nectarines with Bulgur Salad + Hazelnut Aillade; Yellow Curry Pork Chops with Citrus; Basque Cheesecake with Salted Date Caramel Sauce; Baked Beet + Sweet Potato Chips with Za’atar; Roasted Asparagus with Orange-Miso Dressing; Tomato Couscous Soup; and Salmon with Buttermilk-Dressed Apple-Pecan Salad. This book offers a wide range of techniques and layers of flavor. Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the ARC.