From ancient medicines to the savoury dishes of today, there is hardly a culture in the world that does not know and make use of herbs. Despite often being little more than weeds, various cultures have found hundreds of uses for these plants, culinary, medicinal or otherwise. Indeed, many books have been written on their various purposes - with much information on cooking and healing with herbs - while little has been written about the history of the plants themselves, and of the incredible journeys they have made. In Herbs Gary Allen tells the story of these oft-overlooked plants, which have become such a staple in our lives. He describes how, unlike spices that quickly made their way to cultures throughout the world, herbs were often hoarded by their cultivators and used to make distinctive regional dishes. Allen's truly global history examines herbs in a way never seen before. The first history of herbs around the world, this will be an essential read for any self-proclaimed foodie, as well as anyone with an interest in these delectable additions to our cuisine. With many beautiful illustrations and delicious recipes, no kitchen library is complete without Herbs: A Global History.

'[Cyrus has] distilled years of experience in the kitchen and at the table to guide even the most spice shy.' - Independent Make delicious vegetarian and vegan Indian dishes from a range of just 10 spices. Indian food offers a huge choice of naturally vegetarian and vegan dishes. In this new collection, Cyrus Todiwala serves up easy, full-flavoured recipes for everything from breakfast and brunch to simple suppers, from warming soups to veg-packed curries and daals. With a spice box of just 10 favourites, you can whip up simple home-cooked dishes such as Spiced Aubergine and Tomato Frittata, Sweetcorn, Celery and Coconut Chowder with Almonds and Baked Tandoori-style Cauliflower with Couscous and Spinach & Garlic in no time at all.

Say goodbye to the takeaway and master the art of curry yourself with this collection of recipes from bestselling author and curry expert Madhur Jaffrey: 175 clear, accessible and simple recipes guaranteed to make your mouth water! Beautifully written and fully illustrated with stunning photography, this is cookbook that you'll reach for time and time again. 'A true classic - fresh, intelligent and simply scrumptious' -- ***** Reader review 'Transforms Indian food into something relatively speedy to prepare at home' -- ***** Reader review 'Jaffrey is my 'go to' if I want something Indian and tasty' -- ***** Reader review 'This is definitely one of our best/favourite cookery books' -- ***** Reader review 'This is our go to recipe book for all Indian food' -- ***** Reader review 'Clear, concise recipes. Curry Easy is exactly what it says' -- ***** Reader review ******************************************************************************************************* In this delicious collection of recipes, Madhur Jaffrey shows us that Indian food need not be complicated or involve hours in the kitchen. Take a few well chosen spices and readily available ingredients, and in a few easy steps you can make a delicious prawn curry from Goa; succulent chicken baked in an almond and onion sauce; hearty Sri Lankan beef with coconut milk; a creamy potato and pea curry; tasty swiss chard stir fried with ginger and garlic; and a spicy dip with beans (canned of course), cumin, chillies and lime.... Whether you are cooking curry for the first time or have plenty of culinary experience and are looking for quick and easy recipe ideas, Madhur Jaffrey brings you all the tastes of India with the minimum of work - it really is Curry Easy!

Make your favourite Indian takeaway dishes at home Kenny McGovern's obsession with recreating takeaway and fast food dishes over the years has led him to the belief that Indian cooking is perhaps the greatest example that variety really is the spice of life. The different herbs and spices used in Indian dishes creates a vast range and depth of flavour, from spicy, sweet, savoury and sour curry sauces to fragrant and aromatic sides. The Indian Takeaway Secret is a meticulously researched love letter to Indian cooking, containing delicious examples of traditional Indian cooking and street-food style dishes alongside popular recipes honed and developed largely in the UK, as well as the fusion food offered in many Indian restaurants today. Inside you will find restaurant classics like pakoras, bhajis, Dansak and Tikka Masala; classic dishes such as Sharabi and Tarka Dal; as well as street food favourites including Disco Fry Egg, Akoora and Aloo Subzi. With this vast array of tasty takeaway recipes for every occasion, you'll be able to enjoy all your favourite Indian food from the comfort of your own home - and at half the price!

Ancient healer, modern medicine... Considered to be one of nature's most powerful anti-inflammatory ingredients, turmeric is a powerful spice that has long been used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a wide variety of conditions, including digestion problems, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, toothache, bruises, chest pain and colic. Turmeric has been harvested for over 5,000 years in its native Indonesia and is a key ingredient in many dishes and medicinal remedies throughout the region. It is now rising quickly in popularity everywhere in the world as wellness seekers of all ages discover the health properties of this incredible superfood. Scientific studies now show that turmeric contains anti-cancer properties, may be helpful with inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's, rheumatoid arthritis, help with improved liver function, heart health, may help to lower cholesterol and be protective against Alzheimer's disease. Turmeric becomes more active either when cooked or combined with other specific ingredients such as ginger and black pepper. Whether in root or powder form, turmeric can be used in juices, smoothies, infusions, soups, curries, pulses, stews, for roasting with vegetables, adding to hummus, yoghurt and marinades for fish, meat or tofu. All the health benefits, how to use turmeric and 50 delicious recipes are included. CONTENTS Chapter one: Breakfasts Including Frittata, Devilled scrambled eggs and Coconut and cashew granola Chapter two: Snacks & Condiments Including Spiced and roasted seeds, Bliss balls and Turmeric hummus Chapter three: Soups Including Ginger and turmeric carrot soup, Squash and coconut dhal and Kitchari Chapter four: Vegetarian Dishes Including Sweet potato bulgur, Five veg tagine and Roast cauliflower salad Chapter five: Fish & Meat Dishes Including Turmeric prawn linguine, Keralan fish curry and Beef stew Chapter six: Sweets Including Coconut rice pudding, Turmeric glazed banana and Turmeric maple ice cream Chapter seven: Drinks Including Carrot and orange tonic, Turmeric tea and Golden mylk Chapter eight: Beauty Including Turmeric and milk face mask, Turmeric and coconut face mask and Body scrub

This is one of the all-time classic gardening bestsellers with over 350 varieties of herb to grow and over 200 delicious and inventive recipes. It is a spread-by-spread reference work bringing together all aspects of an individual herb - history and folklore, species to grow and cosmetic, medicinal and culinary uses. Chapters on propagation, harvesting and making herb oils are complemented with ideas for 10 different designs for herb gardens and a yearly calendar. Accurate colour photography means that identification for the reader is simple as well as making the book a glorious companion - the only book on the subject the reader will ever need.