Welcome to the first episode of MDRN KTCHN, where host Scott Heimendinger, Modernist Cuisine's director of applied research, reveals the secret ingredient that will give your favorite cheese the same ideal meltability of a processed cheese product.
MDRN KTCHN Season 1 has wrapped. We will be back in the new year with all new episodes for Season 2. In the meantime, catch up on any episodes you missed, and keep on cooking with science!
Scott Heimendinger wraps up season one of MDRN KTCHN by delving into the controversy surrounding modernist cooking, and responds to the common questions and critiques he and the Modernist Cuisine team more »
In this episode of MDRN KTCHN, host Scott Heimendinger explains the science behind brining, and delivers the verdict on the best way to do it.
With people getting fired up for the holiday cookie-baking season, MDRN KTCHN host Scott Heimendinger tackles the science behind eating raw cookie dough. Should you lick the spoon? Watch and find out!
In this episode of MDRN KTCHN, host Scott Heimendinger shows you how to use a whipping siphon to create instant infusions of candy cane vodka, herb and garlic olive oil, and vanilla-and-spice maple sy more »
With the holidays approaching, MDRN KTCHN host Scott Heimendinger breaks down whether it's really worth springing for those expensive copper pans as a gift for your favorite cook.
In this episode of MDRN KTCHN, host Scott Heimendinger explains how a common ingredient called diastatic malt powder can be used to make incredibly smooth and creamy mashed potatoes.
With Thanksgiving coming up, MDRN KTCHN host Scott Heimendinger explains the science of emulsions using a holiday staple: gravy.
Crispy, puffy rice is actually a type of foam, but it doesn't take a lot of fancy equipment to make. In this episode of MDRN KTCHN, host Scott Heimendinger shows you how to make puffed rice snacks at ... more »
In this episode of MDRN KTCHN, Scott breaks down why pressure cookers are an indispensable tool, and shows one of the cool ways that the Modernist Cuisine team uses them to make super-caramelized vege more »