Obsessed With the BestObsessed With the Best

Obsessed with the Best presents food writer Ella Quittner's systematic exploration of cooking and baking techniques. Drawing on her "Absolute Best Tests" series, Quittner compares multiple methods for preparing common dishes, reporting the results of 24 structured tests. The book includes more than 100 recipes that emphasize foundational techniques and variations designed to maximize flavor. Alongside dishes ranging from biscuits and roast chicken to vegetables and desserts, Quittner incorporates brief reported essays about people and culinary traditions connected to the pursuit of "the best." The work blends practical instruction with culinary research, offering readers both tested guidance and contextual stories about cooking practices.