The foodie's ultimate herbal encyclopedia

Created as the ideal reference for anyone with a serious interest in cooking with herbs, spices, or related plant materials, "The Herbalist in the Kitchen" is truly encyclopedic in scope. It provides complete information about the uses, botany, toxicity, and flavor chemistry of herbs, as well as a listing for nearly every name that an ingredient is known by around the world.

Even including herbs and spices not yet seen in the United States (but likely to be featured in recipes for adventurous cooks soon), "The Herbalist in the Kitchen" is organized into one hundred and four sections, each consisting of a single botanical family. The book provides all available information about the chemical compounds responsible for a plant's characteristic taste and scent, which allows cooks to consider new subtleties and potential alternatives. For instance, the primary flavoring ingredient of cloves is eugenol; when a cook knows that bay leaves also contain eugenol, a range of exciting substitutions becomes clear. "The Herbalist in the Kitchen" also provides guidance about measuring herbs, enabling readers to understand the dated measuring standards from antique cookbooks.

"A volume in The Food Series, edited by Andrew W. Smith"

This is an inspiring introduction to this fiery, red hot ingredient, with 30 mouth-tingling recipes. It is a celebration of the versatility, fiery taste and therapeutic properties of chillies. It includes chilli recipes from around the world, such as Spicy Chicken Broth, Chilli Rellenos, Beef with Jalapeno Chillies, and the classic Chilli Con Carne. It has a concise introduction that describes the range of chillies available, and provides hints and tips on preparation and cooking techniques. There are hot and spciy recipes for soups, salsas, appetizers, quick snacks, main meals, vegetarian dishes and salads. It is beautifully illustrated with over 100 photographs. It offers a nutritional breakdown for each recipe that will help with dietary planning. Whether mild and subtle, or mouth-searingly hot, chillies are loved throughout the world and feature in traditional dishes from many cuisines. This concise cookbook draws on spicy dishes from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. The introduction provides a visual guide to the different types of chillies available and which varieties are best for each type of dish. There then follows over 25 mouthwatering recipes that will reveal just how versatile an ingredient the chilli pepper is. If you love food with a kick to it try Cajun Blacked Fish with Papaya Salad or Thai Green Curry, or choose from a selection of vegetarian dishes including Chilli Cheese Tortilla with Coriander Salsa, and Chilli and Pak Choi Omelette Parcels. The inspiring selection of salsas, from mild and creamy guacamole to scorchingly hot Habanero salsa, will set your taste buds alight. Each recipe is beautifully photographed, with easy-to-follow instructions that will ensure a great result every time, making this little cookbook the perfect introduction to chillies.

My Cape Malay Kitchen is Cariema Isaacs’s heartfelt and poignant account of the extraordinary relationship between herself and her father and how that was reflected in their shared passion for food and cooking.

She recollects all of the dishes they cooked and ate together, and shares her childhood memories of growing up in Bo-Kaap (the Cape Malay Quarter in Cape Town), lending insight into the culture, religious ceremonies and family events that have shaped the Cape Malay community into what itis today. But My Cape Malay Kitchen is also a book about flavourful food, richly spiced curries, indulgent cakes and decadent desserts.

Cariema's refreshing approach to food showcases many of the much-loved Cape Malay vintage recipes as well as a selection of modern dishes, and is ideal for anyone who needs a little inspiration in the kitchen.

Tom Stobart's award-winning Herbs Spices and Flavourings has long been recognized as the authoritative work on the subject. It is a truly amazing source of information covering, alphabetically over 400 different herbs, spices and flavourings found throughout the world and based on the extensive notes he made on his travels in 70 countries.

There is so much to love in MiMi Aye's wonderful Mandalay - Nigella Lawson One of the Financial Times' Best Books of 2019 One of the Observer's 20 Best Food Books of 2019 A flavour explosion Influenced by its neighbours and the countries closest to it, Burmese food draws techniques and ingredients from Thailand, India and China but uses flavours of its own to make something subtle, delicious and unique. The food of Burma is little known, but MiMi seeks to change that within these pages, revealing its secrets and providing context to each recipe with stories from her time in Burma and her family's heritage. Beginning with a look at the ingredients that make Burmese food unique - as well as suitable alternatives - MiMi goes on to discuss the special techniques and equipment needed before delving into chapters such as fritters, rice and noodles, salads, meat and fish and sweet snacks. Within these pages you'll find 100 incredible recipes, enabling you to create a taste of Burma in your own kitchen.

From Rosalind Creasy--a name synonymous with California's garden-to-table movement--comes an accessible guide to cultivating and preparing herbs. If you buy only one herb gardening book, this should be it. Creasy takes you from seeds to stove top, from preparing the soil to elegant dining suggestions, with easy-to-follow instructions and inspirational ideas every step of the way. Each section of this book presents vivid photos and practical information, including: How to design and grow an herb garden in just about any space--from a spacious plot to a tiny balcony--and in just about any climate A tour through many beautiful private herb gardens, including some of Creasy's own, as well as the garden of herb luminary Carole Saville and others A fully illustrated encyclopedia of edible herbs--from old favorites like basil, rosemary and sage to more exotic herbs such as lemon verbena and Mexican tarragon A savory selection of healthy herb recipes for side dishes, such as blends, butters and vinegars, main dishes from around the world and even cocktails and desserts Maintenance and organic pest control methods A list of resources for seeds and supplies A guide to growing, cultivating and preparing hops This herb guide is full of practical tips and tricks presented in a beautiful format--perfect for the gardener, aspiring gardener or home chef.

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 fabulous book brings together 500 aromatic recipes from appetizers through main courses and desserts, all of which are inspired by the heat and taste of the world's spices. The book includes recipes from India, the Far East, the Caribbean and the African continent, as well as classic spice-infused dishes from Jewish and Arabic traditions. There are soups and snacks, fiery fish and shellfish dishes, fragrant poultry and meat recipes, tangy vegetarian main courses, piquant salads, vegetable side dishes, and spice-drenched sweet cakes and desserts.With over 500 photographs and step-by-step instructions, this book is the essential resource for lovers of spicy food.

This encyclopedia is not only a practical cookbook but also an expert kitchen reference. It includes preparation and cooking techniques, and information on storage containers and equipment. Over 50 spices are shown in their various forms - whole, ground, dried or fresh. Their aroma, taste, culinary and medicinal uses and cooking tips are also listed. In addition, there are illustrated recipes for more than 35 spice blends, from Kashmiri Masala to Apple Pie Spice. Last but not least there are over 100 wonderful recipes from soups and starters through beef, lamb and pork to preserves and chutneys.

This title highlights 250 practical uses in the home health; healing; beauty; homecare; and, cooking. Discover the amazing powers of vinegar and over 250 practical ways in which it can be used in the medicine chest, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and garden. This title includes a fascinating look at the history, production and fermentation of vinegar, followed by a directory that describes and examines each type. It offers natural remedies, treatments and preparations, including digestive tonics, first aid applications, body washes and hair treatments. It provides expert advice on how to use vinegar in the home to clean, remove odours, care for your pet, restore furniture and utensils and improve your laundry. It presents recipes, hints and tips for using all types of vinegar in the kitchen, from dressings and chutneys to sauces, baking, and drinks. Everything has been shown step-by-step with more than 380 colour photographs throughout. Vinegar has been used for centuries for an infinite range of purposes. In this practical book, the introduction covers the history, folklore and science of vinegar, followed by a comprehensive directory to its many varieties. Find out how to treat bruises, sore throats and other common ailments, then discover how to care for your skin and hair before learning how to mix your own natural pesticides, limescale removers and furniture restorers. Blend relishes and vinaigrettes and create classic salads and pasta dishes with 30 simple recipes. Colour photographs throughout illustrate the versatility and benefits of this magical ingredient.

Herbs and potted fruits thrive in small, easy-to maintain spaces - in courtyard pots and troughs, on decks or balconies or in window boxes. Herbs are inexpensive to pot and grow and add wonderful flavour to the simplest dish - and of course there's nothing quite like cooking with home-grown ingredients. Courtyard Kitchen is prefaced with simple tips and hints on selecting the best herbs for your space and setting up and maintaining them; it includes essential information on seasons, cropping times and basic plant care. Following this are more than 80 simple fresh food recipes with clever flavour-matching ideas based around a specific herb or potted fruit theme - basil, mint, coriander, lemon, parsley, strawberry, thyme, rosemary, chilli. There are risottos, roasts, pizzas, salsas, salads, soups, recipes for pasta, polenta, couscous; there are sorbets, cakes, biscuits and treats - delicious, easy recipes that celebrate the sheer pleasure of home cooking with herbs you've grown yourself.

Previously published in hardback as Mr Todiwala's Spice Box Cyrus Todiwala is known for combining flavours, spices and ingredients in ways no other Indian chef has ever done before. He loves mixing Western dishes with Indian flavourings to create recipes that make innovative and delicious use of spices. Offering an entirely fresh look at spices, Cyrus takes just 10 of his favourites and bases 120 recipes around them. Using his special spice box and a selection of fresh ingredients, he conjures up an astonishing range of dishes that will spice up any mealtime, such as Prawn & Crab Masala Omelette, Venison Kebabs, Garlic & Red Chilli Chicken, Hot Smoked Salmon Tikka and Saffron & Cardamom Creme Brulee.

The latest book in the LEON Happy series - more than 250,000 copies in print. LEON, the home of naturally fast food, have turned their hand to creating a collection of curries - more than 100 new recipes inspired by dishes from Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and Burma, as well as Kenya, Somalia and the Caribbean. Find fiery, speedy, warming or creamy curries, plus everything you might want on the side, from fluffy flatbreads and perfect rice to crunchy relishes, garlicky greens and tangy pickles. If you want fast fixes with easy wins from a supermarket, or something more fancy for when you have a little more time, you will find them all here. Includes Sri Lankan jackfruit and vegetable curry, Kashmiri lamb rogan josh, Skinny salmon and coconut curry and Katsu chicken curry as well as tasty side dishes and tips for speedy curries and ingredient swaps.

Put flavour and flexibility at the heart of your kitchen with Rachel Ama's One Pot: Three Ways. Rachel Ama is reframing vegan cooking. Create a veg-packed centrepiece dish in one pan/pot/tray and choose from three creative and flavoursome ways to either serve it up with just a few ingredients or transform it into something else entirely. The options are endless - level up your leftovers and create a new feast each day, scale portions up or down, cook all three serving options for a vegan feast with friends, or freeze leftovers to refresh later when you're strapped for time - whatever you choose, this way of cooking will help you have dinner part-ready-and-waiting, making plant-based eating feel even more achievable every day. Transform or serve Peri Peri Mushrooms with: 1. Peri Peri Pittas 2. Potato Wedges & Slaw 3. Peri Peri Charred Sweetcorn Salad Bowls Serve up or refresh Caribbean Curried Jack into: 1. Coconut Rice & Coleslaw 2. Coconut Flatbreads with Tomato & Red Onion Salad 3. Caribbean Patties with Orange & Avocado Salad Rachel creates her recipes by moving through 'stations' in the kitchen, weaving together fresh ingredients, pantry staples, and, most importantly, the 'flavour station', where she adds spices, dried herbs and those all-important sauces to really bring each dish to life. So pick up Rachel's handy tips to help you live a vegan lifestyle simply and deliciously.

Leaf is a celebration of edible leaves in all their versatility. Purely in terms of flavor they offer immense variety - bitterness, pungency, pepper, citrus, sweetness. And visually leaves are a riot of color and texture - from the palest shades of white and yellow, through to the deepest, darkest greens, via rich purples, reds and pinks. Leaves can be tightly furled torpedoes or bullets, floppy with a peony blowsiness, spiky, crinkly, curly, delicate, and feathery. They range from the tiniest of microherb to huge elephant ears, a meal in a leaf. From lettuce and herbs, through cabbages and even tea, Catherine Phipps explores the world of culinary leaves through meticulous research, evocative writing and foolproof recipes. With recipes taking in soups, salads, brunches, starters, mains, desserts, baking, preserves, and drinks, this is the complete, definitive book of cooking with leaves of all kinds.

Bring the flavor of maple syrup beyond breakfast!Maple syrup is one of nature's sweetest treats. It reminds us of sitting at the table, savoring bite after bite of Mom's fresh flapjacks. Maple Syrup features 40 tried-and-true recipes to please friends, neighbors, and the entire family. Create new memories that extend into every meal with this delicious favorite ingredient. Inside You'll Find 40 recipes-tested and tasted by the author, a professional food stylist Drinks, desserts, breads, meats, vegetables, and more Full-color photography from a professional food photographer BONUS: Do-it-yourself instructions for maple syruping Enjoy These Recipes and More: Maple-Frosted Pumpkin Muffins Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwiches Maple-Brined Pork Chops Maple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes Maple Fruit Crisp Maple Mousse

Award-winning duo Honey & Co present delicious Middle Eastern dishes to cook over fire or grill.

Join Sarit and Itamar on a journey filled with flavor and fire as they visit their favorite cities collecting recipes, stories, and the best of culinary culture along the way. Organized into five ingredient-led chapters (Fruit and Vegetables; Fish and Seafood; Chicken and Other Birds; Lamb, Beef and Pork; and Bread and other unmissables), it couldn’t be easier to create a simple mouth-watering meal for two or a joyful feast for friends and family. The book also includes five city features on Alexandria, Egypt; Amman, Jordan; Acre, Israel; Izmir, Turkey; and Thessaloniki, Greece; all bursting with culinary inspiration

Praise for At Home: “Just the sort of food I want to eat: welcoming, abundant, and with as much heart as flavor.” Nigella Lawson

Take a tin of tomatoes and you have the start of a tasty, easy meal.

Tinned tomatoes are endlessly versatile and super budget-friendly. With a handful of other ingredients, many of which you'll already have in your cupboards or which can easily be picked up on your way home, you can whip up recipes such as prawn and coconut curry, chicken and chorizo pie, halloumi and Mediterranean vegetable traybake, tuna pasta bake, three types of chilli and of course lots of pasta sauces.

Pick a chapter to suit you – Storecupboard Saviours; Pasta Sauces; One-Pot Wonders; Family Feasts; Midweek Marvels; Snacks, Sides and Sauces – and select a recipe according to your dietary requirements, time constraints or batch-cooking needs. This will soon become the most-used cookbook in your kitchen!