Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat Cookbook

~$25 typical price

Samin Nosrat's illustrated cookbook built around four principles of good cooking rather than strict recipes.

Why it makes a great gift

Teaches how cooking works, so a beginner can stop following recipes word for word.

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