Spicy Food Lover's Bible, The The Ultimate Guide to Buying, Growing, Storing, and Using the Key Ingredients That Give Food Spice with More Than 250 Recipes from Around the World

by DeWitt, Dave; Gerlach, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9781584794110
• ISBN10: 1584794119
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-05-01
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Summary

From habeneros to horseradish, wasabi to white pepper, ginger to garam masala, The Spicy Food Lover's Bible is the comprehensive collection of recipes, cooking technique, food history, and horticulture for cooks interested in spicy cuisine.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. viii
Introduction: Why Cooks Spice Up Their Foods	p. 1
The Hot Stuff
Roots: Ginger, Horseradish, and Wasabi	p. 9
Pods: Chile Peppers and Hot Sauces	p. 22
Seeds: Mustard and All Kinds of Pepper	p. 46
Powders: Spice Blends, Rubs, and Curry	p. 66
The Spice Trade	p. 93
The Recipes
Basics: Seasonings, Sauces, and Condiments	p. 108
Appetizers and Snacks	p. 172
Starters: Soups and Salads	p. 196
Meat Dishes	p. 227
Poultry	p. 257
Fishes and Seafood	p. 280
Meatless Main Courses	p. 304
Sizzling Sides	p. 320
Beverages, Breads, and Desserts	p. 342
Soothing Counterpoints: Cool-Downs	p. 372
Serving Spicy Foods
Balancing the Spice	p. 390
Spicy Feasts of the World	p. 392
Pairing Beverages with Spicy Foods	p. 399
Sources	p. 403
Bibliography	p. 408
Index	p. 413
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