Overview
Cooking with Spices For Dummies is for anyone whoās ever wondered how the great chefs whip up their fabulous-tasting dishesābut wasnāt sure how. And if youāre something of a veteran in the kitchen, youāll get new, crowd-pleasing tips on how to add sparkle and zip to tried-and-true dishes, like hamburgers and spareribs or sweet potatoes and green beans. Most likely, youāll find the answer to any question youāve ever had about spicesāplus a lot moreāin this handy one-volume guide, like:
- What makes up a basic spice collection
- Advice on essential toolsāincluding mills, graters, and mortar and pestle
- Preparing spices for cookingāincluding knowing which spices to toast, sautĆ©, or grate
- A tour of the world of spices by region and country
- Menu planning and menu samplers arranged by country
Once youāve become familiar with the basics, itās on to the fun stuffācooking with spices. After youāve followed the simple tips on making the most of your ingredients, youāll be able to comfortably test your skills on the delicious assortment of over 200 recipes, which feature:
- Basic rubs and spice mixesāincluding Cajun, Caribbean, Indian Curry powder, Jamaican, and Southern Barbecue
- Marinades and saucesāincluding South of the Border Marinade and Teriyaki sauce
- Salsas and saladsāincluding Tomato Salsa, Plum Salsa, and Spiced Fruit Salad
- Vegetables and legumesāincluding Mashed Spiced Butternut and Vegetarian Bean Chili
- Pasta, potatoes, and grainsāincluding Pasta Puttanesca, Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Cumin, and Curried Barley Pilaf
- Chicken, meat, and seafoodāincluding Down Home Barbecued Chicken, Indonesian Beef Sate, and Shrimp Curry
Complete with such indispensables as a spice quantity guide (showing exactly how much you should use), a glossary of cooking terms, eight pages of tempting, full-color photos, and humorous cartoons, Cooking with Spices For Dummies gives you just what you need to know to cook with confidence and create delicious, exciting dishes for your family and friends.
This book title, Cooking with Spices For Dummies, ISBN: 9780764563362, by Jenna Holst, published by Wiley (October 29, 2001) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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