50 Herbs and Spices That Will Transform the Way You Cook
The key to becoming a skilled home cook isn't about tracking down the perfect recipes or mastering the techniques of professional chefs. It lies in understanding the vast world of flavor, one that can be difficult to navigate.
Essential Spices and Herbs introduces you to the 50 must-know herbs and spices that will take your cooking to the next level. Detailed profiles of these game-changing flavors for the modern kitchen include pairing suggestions, complimentary foods, and noted health benefits, plus recipes to put them to use.
Acquaint yourself with the aromas and flavors of these fundamental herbs and spices, with-
An overview of the healing powers of key herbs and spices
Over 100 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes
10 essential spice mixes to quickly add flavor to any dish
A guide to spice and herb combinations by cuisine to celebrate global flavors
Informative tips for buying and storing spices and herbs
Part reference, part cookbook, Essential Spices and Herbs will guide you along your journey through the magical world of flavor.
Recipes include- Cold Bulgarian Cucumber Soup, Roasted Garlic and Brie, Rosemary Grits, Brown Butter-Sage Sauce with Tagliatelle and Pumpkin, Thyme-Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
By:
Christina Nichol Imprint: Rockridge University Press Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 1mm,
Width: 1mm,
Weight: 1g ISBN:9781623156282 ISBN 10: 1623156289 Pages: 292 Publication Date:31 August 2015 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. The Magic of Spices and Herbs What's in a Spice (or Herb)? The Global Kitchen Need-to-Know Spices and Herbs 2. The Spices Allspice Asafetida Caraway Cardamom Cayenne / Red Pepper Flakes Cinnamon Cloves Coriander Cumin Curry Leaves Fenugreek Ginger Juniper Berry Mace Mustard Nutmeg Paprika Pepper Poppy Saffron Salt Sesame Star Anise / Anise Seed Sumac Turmeric Vanilla 3. The Herbs Arugula Basil Bay Leaf Borage Chives Cilantro Dill Fennel Garlic Green Onion Horseradish Lavender Lemongrass Marigold Mint Oregano / Majoram Parsley Rosemary Sage Savory Scented Geranium Tarragon Thyme Watercress 4. The Blends Berbere Cajun Spice Curry Powder / Garam Masala Five-Spice Powder Harissa Herbes de Provence Khmeli Suneli Mole Poblano Seven-Spice Powder / Shichimi Togarashi Za'atar The Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen References Recipe Index Index