Ruhlman 2009

Book

Ruhlman M. Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking. New York: Scribner; 2009. 272 p.

Why we cite it

Presents cooking as a system of ratios rather than rigid recipes, empowering home cooks to understand fundamental relationships between ingredients and improvise confidently.

About the author

Michael Ruhlman is a journalist and author who has written extensively about cooking and the culinary world. Author of over 20 books including The Making of a Chef (1997) and The Elements of Cooking (2007). Collaborated with Thomas Keller on The French Laundry Cookbook and other titles.

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