Watch out, because the results may test your diet willpower.

A highly detailed handbook from the editors of America’s Test Kitchen delivers a wealth of information on cooking techniques, utensils and ingredients, plus a few classic recipes.

But the recipe for tandoori chicken is worth the price of admission.

The fajita recipe, for one, delivers on that promise.

This book, by the chefs behind the popular Sofra bakery, uses simple techniques to create complex flavors.

But know that some of the recipes may challenge an inexperienced cook.