The compact, modular form of our recipes makes them a wider resource for study and inspiration. They are designed to help you understand the practical application of culinary principles and imagine how you can apply these principles in other contexts. In these five sections, you'll find a huge variety of recipes and ingredients. We tell the whole story of modernist cuisine, our recipes are not limited to cutting-edge dishes - we cover everything from American barbecue to innovative flavoured gels. The point is not to advertise modern approaches or science for their own sake, but to illustrate how the principles of modernist cooking can be applied in a wide range of recipes.