Spices: A Cook's Manual & 100 Recipes A Definitive Identifier And User's Guide To Spices, Spice Blends And Aromatic Ingredients A Classic Collection Of Fantastic Recipes For Spicy Dishes Shown In More Than 1200 Stunning Step-By-Step Photographs

by Morris, Sallie; Mackley, Lesley

• ISBN13: 9780754817185
• ISBN10: 0754817180
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-03-13
• Publisher: Lorenz Books

Summary

A comprehensive practical guide to choosing and using spices, with a stunning visual reference to every key spice and spice blend of the world, and details of how to use them.

Table of Contents

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