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The Spice Bible: Essential Information and More Than 250 Recipes Using Spice, SpiceMixes, and Spice Pastes

The Spice Bible: Essential Information and More Than 250 Recipes Using Spice, SpiceMixes, and Spice Pastes
By Jane Lawson

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The only book on spices that any chef or aspiring cook will ever need, The Spice Bible is a fully comprehensive guide to the fascinating history and enticing culinary uses of 45 fiery foods from around the world. Each entry—from ajowan through wolfberry—includes a description of the spice’s origin and uses, guidelines on how to integrate it into your own cooking, and a trove of other helpful information. (Which are the best spices to pair with saffron? When is the right time to throw away that leftover ginger?)

Like its companion volume, The Produce Bible, this must-have book also features more than 250 recipes—for appetizers, soups, entrees, side dishes, breads, desserts, and more—that highlight each ingredient’s distinctive taste and character. Carrot soup with caraway butter, seared salmon with sesame and cucumber, and beef filet poached in Asian-spiced broth are among the delectable dishes presented here, all created with flavorful spices and easily mastered by any cook.

The book also includes tips on purchasing and storing spices, along with sections on spice mixes and pastes such as curry, zaatar, and chermoula. Filled with evocative photographs throughout, The Spice Bible is an invaluable resource for anyone looking for a pinch of personality in their cooking—or a dash of inspiration.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #121802 in Books
  • Published on: 2008-05-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 448 pages

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About the Author

Jane Lawson, who worked as a chef in Sydney for many years, is now a consultant to a variety of food-related businesses and publications in Australia. The author of several cookbooks, she lives in Balgowlah, a suburb of Sydney.







Customer Reviews

Not really what I was expecting...2
This is a beautiful book, and is well made. The problem is, there isn't much info about the spices themselves. I was hoping for more of an encyclopedia. I mean, I know it had recipes -- I had read the description. But recipes is ALL that is has. The descriptions of the spices are one page, and in big type. And the recipes themselves are okay, but nothing spectacular. I can find recipes for fattoush anywhere. I was hoping for recipes for various rubs, sauces, seasoning mixes, etc. It's definitely not going to be the spice "bible" I had hoped it would.

The Spice Bible5
The book is a treasure for anyone who wants an education in the world of spices. There were many that I had never heard of but have purchased and I'm delighted with the results. If you buy this book you will not be disappointed.

Very informative and useful cookbook5
I bought this book for my mom since she loves to cook and learn about the ingredients she uses. This book includes a detailed description of various international spices and then provides recipes that include them. It's a great cookbook for the curious cook!