The food network is my "default" channel and Good Eats is my favorite show. AB not only tells you how/what, he tells you why. For example, a round casserole dish is best for mac and cheese because it prevents "dry corners"; pan frying chicken is better than deep frying because it lets moisture escape, allowing the skin (and batter) to adhere to the bird.
I must admit, however, that I once tried his complicated recipe for BBQ ribs and found them almost inedibly salty.
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