Overcooking for Science: A Series of Recipes

Chapter 1: The Art of Burnt Offerings

Warning: the following recipes have been extensively tested by scientists and are proven to be overcooked.

Recipe 1: The 37-Minute Fettuccine Catastrophe

Ingredients: fettuccine, olive oil, salt, pepper, a pinch of regret.

Instructions: 1) Place fettuccine in a pot, 2) Add olive oil, 3) Set timer for 37 minutes.

This recipe is brought to you by the Institution for Overcooking Research and Development (IORD)

Disclaimer: Overcooking may be hazardous to your health. Prolonged exposure may cause permanent damage to your taste buds.

Acknowledgments

This recipe is dedicated to all the scientists who have lost their sense of taste due to prolonged exposure to overcooked food.

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