Herbs & Spices: Over 200 Herbs and Spices, with Recipes for Marinades, Spice Rubs, Oils, and More (The Cook's Reference)

Herbs & Spices is the essential cook's companion, now redesigned and updated with all new recipes. A classic reference, the best-selling Herbs & Spices is a trusted resource in the kitchen, with more than 200 unique herbs and spices from around the world showcased alongside gorgeous, full-color photography, flavor notes, and pairings. This new, updated edition includes the newest herbs, spices, and flavorings influencing global cuisine today, plus more than 180 recipes for main dishes, marinades, pastas, pickles, and sauces. Part spice cookbook, part kitchen encyclopedia, Herbs & Spices offers handy seasoning how-tos: * How to identify and choose the best herbs, spices, and other flavorings. * How to prepare and cook with them to ensure you are making the most of their flavors. * How to make your own blends, spice rubs, sauces, and more — then customize them for your family's palate. Herbs & Spices is perfect for beginning cooks just setting up a kitchen, foodies exploring the deliciously exotic mash-ups of today's modern cooking, and experts looking for ways to experiment with new flavor combinations. This practical illustrated reference book gives you all the guidance you need to become a master of seasonings and to make tantalizing food from around the world. Contents 5 Introducing herbs 14 Fresh and mild herbs 18 Parsley 18 Purslane 20 Claytonia 21 Borage 22 Salad burnet 23 Perilla 24 Mitsuba 25 Orach 26 Sweet herbs 27 Sweet cicely 27 Marigold 28 Basil 30 Asian basils 34 Bay 36 Myrtle 38 Angelica 39 Scented geranium 40 Lavender 42 Woodruff 46 Pandan 47 Citrus or tart herbs 48 Bergamot 48 Lemon balm 50 Vietnamese balm 51 Lemon verbena 52 Sassafras 53 Houttuynia 54 Rice paddy herb 55 Sorrel 56 Liquorice or anise herbs 57 Agastache 57 Chervil 58 Tarragon 60 Dill 62 Fennel 64 Minty herbs 66 Mint 66 Calamint 70 Catnip 71 Oniony herbs 72 Garlic 72 Green onion 77 Chives 78 Chinese chives 79 Bitter or astringent herbs 80 Celery 80 Lovage 82 Hyssop 84 Chicory 85 Pungent and spicy herbs 86 Oregano and marjoram 86 Rosemary 90 Sage 92 Thyme 96 Savory 100 Micromeria 103 Coriander 104 Culantro 106 Rau ram 107 Rocket 108 Watercress 110 Wasabi 112 Horseradish 114 Epazote 116 Mugwort 117 Preparing herbs 118 Stripping, chopping, and pounding herbs 119 Drying and rubbing herbs 121 Making vinegars, oils, and butters 123 Introducing spices 126 Nutty spices 132 Sesame 132 Nigella 134 Poppy 135 Mahlab 136 Wattle 137 Sweet spices 138 Cinnamon 138 Cassia 140 Coriander 142 Juniper 144 Rose 146 Vanilla 148 Akudjura 152 Pink pepper 153 Paprika 154 Acidic and fruity spices 156 Tamarind 156 Sumac 158 Barberry 159 Pomegranate 160 Kokam 162 Amchoor 163 Citrus spices 164 Lemon grass 164 Makrut lime 166 Galangal 168 Lemon myrtle 171 Citrus 172 Liquorice or anise spices 174 Star anise 174 Anise 176 Liquorice 177 Warm and earthy spices 178 Saffron 178 Cardamom 182 Black cardamom 184 Cumin 186 Caraway 188 Nutmeg 190 Mace 194 Turmeric 196 Zedoary 198 Curry leaves 200 Annatto 202 Bitter or astringent spices 204 Capers 204 Fenugreek 206 Ajowan 207 Mastic 208 Safflower 209 Pungent spices 210 Pepper 210 Cubeb 215 Aromatic leaves 216 Mountain pepper 218 Grains of paradise 219 Sichuan pepper and sansho 220 Fresh ginger 222 Dried ginger 226 Allspice 228 Cloves 230 Asafoetida 234 Mustard 236 Chillies 240 Preparing spices 250 Bruising, grating, slicing, and shredding spices 251 Dry roasting and frying spices 254 Grinding, crushing, and making spice pastes 256 Preparing fresh chillies 258 Preparing dried chillies 259 Salt 260 Early history 260 Sources of salt 261 Uses of salt 261 Blending herbs and spices 266 Herb mixtures 266 Spice mixtures 270 Sauces and condiments 289 Marinades 302 Cooking with herbs and spices 304 Soups, small plates, and salads 304 Fish 310 Meat 314 Vegetables 319 Pasta, noodles, and grains 321 Cakes and desserts 326 Index 328 Acknowledgments 336 This is the essential companion for every creative cook. With global herbs, spice and seasonings now widely available, cooking has never been more varied. Add exciting and exotic new flavours to your cooking with flair and creativity with this practical reference book. If you don't know your wasabi from your epazote this is the guide for you. With directions on how to choose, use, store and grow over 200 world herbs and spices, and over 100 recipes for blends, spice rubs and flavour-packed sauces this is the comprehensive reference for cooks of any skill level. This updated edition comes with 25 brand new recipes, plus a completely updated guide to include all international herbs and spices available now. You can experiment with flavour and explore exotic cuisines with Herbs & Spices as your essential companion __Herbs & Spices____Herbs & Spices____Herbs & Spices__