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Summary: This is Spicy Baby
Review: My grandmother taught me how to use herbs and spices and I also read up on how to use them as a kind of hobby. This is one of the cutest little books and it is just packed with information. If there was just information on spices, it would not be as interesting. Here, they include wonderful recipes. First you get a "Spice Know-How" lesson to help you figure out what spices really are, how to dry-roast them and the best ways to store them. The Spice Profiles section shows you say how to use saffron to bring out the most flavor or how to make chili oil. They also have info on paprika, cassia, cinnamon, turmeric, lemongrass (divine!) and cardamom. Then for the recipes! You will find Far East, Indian, North African, Middle Eastern, European, American and Caribbean treats! I have totally been looking for a Thai Shrimp Soup with Lemongrass recipe! No lies. There is was, just waiting for me to discover it. I have to mail order the lemon grass and it keeps very well in the freezer. The scent of lemongrass is so lovely. Other recipes you might enjoy: Beef Curry - always a favorite
Chicken Satay with Peanut dipping sauce
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Moroccan Spicy Chicken
Venison with Green Peppercorns
Bolivia Corn Pie
Jerked Chicken I was quite surprised with the variety of recipes and the gourmet pictures. If you have not yet discovered the joys of a mortar & pestle, this it the time to buy one! So, if the only time you get interested in spices is during Thanksgiving and Christmas... Baby, are you missing out! Spices and Herbs will make your cooking rock! Naomi Gesinger's review cracks me up! I didn't see any
Spice Girls in this book either.
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