The Cook's Encyclopedia of Spices

by Morris, Sallie; MacKley, Lesley

• ISBN13: 9780754805090
• ISBN10: 0754805093
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Lorenz Books

Summary

A comprehensive practical guide to choosing and using spices as well as over 100 classic and contemporary recipes from around the world.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(1)
The Spice Trade	7	(5)
Spices in the Kitchen	12	(2)
Choosing and Preparing Spices	14	(2)
Equipment for Preparing Spices	16	(1)
How to Store Spices	17	(1)
The Spice Index	18	(62)
Ajowan	38	(26)
Allspice	64	(1)
Anise	65
Annatto	25	(26)
Asafoetida	51	(6)
Bay Leaf	57
Capers	30	(9)
Caraway	39	(10)
Cardamom	49
Cassia	40
Celery	23	(8)
Chilies	31	(9)
Cinnamon	40	(10)
Cloves	50
Coriander	42	(3)
Cumin	45	(14)
Curry Leaves	59
Dill	22	(30)
Fennel	52	(23)
Fenugreek	75
Galangal	56
Garlic	20	(58)
Ginger	78
Horseradish	24	(31)
Juniper	55
Kaffir Lime Leaves	42	(6)
Lemon Grass	48	(5)
Liquorice	53	(19)
Mahlebi	72
Mango Powder	59
Mustard	26	(36)
Nigella	62
Nutmeg and Mace	60
Papaya Seeds	37	(1)
Paprika	37	(29)
Pepper	66	(3)
Pink Peppercorns	69	(2)
Pomegranate Seeds	71
Poppy Seeds	63
Saffron	44	(26)
Salt	70	(3)
Sesame	73
Star Anise	54	(18)
Sumac	72
Szechuan Pepper	68	(6)
Tamarind	74
Turmeric	46	(30)
Vanilla	76
Zedoary	47	(33)
Spice Mixtures	80	(40)
Curry Powders	82	(6)
Masalas	88	(4)
Spice Pastes	92	(4)
Sambals	96	(2)
African Spice Mixtures	98	(4)
Barbecue Spice Mixtures	102	(4)
Sweet Spice Mixtures	106	(2)
Flavored Aromatic Oils	108	(3)
Spiced Vinegars	111	(3)
Spiced Drinks	114	(6)
Spices in the Home	120	(6)
Spices for Decoration and Fragrant Gifts	122	(2)
Pot Pourris	124	(2)
Cooking with Spices	126	(126)
Soups and Appetizers	128	(14)
Fish and Seafood	142	(12)
Poultry and Game	154	(12)
Beef, Lamb and Pork	166	(16)
Vegetables and Salads	182	(12)
Pizza, Pasta and Grains	194	(12)
Breads, Buns and Quick Breads	206	(12)
Cakes and Cookies	218	(12)
Desserts	230	(12)
Preserves and Chutneys	242	(10)
Index	252