My wife and I use The Food Lab all the time. It’s more of a techniques book, and explains a lot of the science behind why the techniques work.

Another go to of ours is Six Seasons, which is heavily geared towards farmers market shopping. The recipes are kick ass.

Your mileage may vary, but we love them both.

I had this on my Death Star II back in the day. Keep meaning to find replacement bricks for the discolored ones

The bare cable may also be for ground, but it’s hard to tell. Even so, shouldn’t carry any current, unless there’s a lightning storm happening