The Science of Good Cooking: Master 50 Simple Concepts to Enjoy a Lifetime of Success in the Kitchen

https://www.amazon.com/Dinner-Tonight-Recipes-Inspired-Weeknight/dp/1966027001/ref=sr_1_1 They also have a book called The Science of Good Cooking. I haven't read that one but it has very good reviews https://www.amazon.com/Science-Good-Cooking-Illustrated-Cookbooks/dp/1933615982/ref=sr_1_14