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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. Experiment with flavour and explore exotic cuisines with Herbs & Spices as your essential companion.
Culinary herbs and spices have been recognised globally for their dietary and medicinal uses for centuries. A growing body of research is acknowledging their health-promoting properties as well as their therapeutic potential with reference to a number of chronic non-communicable diseases including cancer and type 2 diabetes. The aim of this book is to bring together current knowledge of thirty of the most commonly used culinary herbs and spices globally in an accessible dictionary format. For each culinary herb or spice the following is covered: origin and history of use, including their use in food preservation and for medicinal purposes; nutritional composition; chemistry; sensory properties; adulteration; current and emerging research concerning their bioactive properties and their health promoting and therapeutic potential; safety; and adverse effects. The book is a central source of information for those who have a general interest in these foods, are studying plant and food science and nutrition, and who practice or have an interest in the culinary arts.
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Cilantro, lemon grass, and ginger root provide the distinctive flavor of many Asian and Pacific Rim dishes. In Hawai'i these herbs are used in everyday cooking as well as in the elaborate cuisine created by some of the Island's most innovative chefs. Yet even in Hawai'i, people find it difficult to identify these common herbs in the market or garden. Ethnic Culinary Herbs is a fully illustrated guidebook that describes more than thirty herbs grown, sold, and used in Hawai'i. (Many can also be found in ethnic produce markets throughout North America.) Unlike most herb books, which cover the same limited range of species (largely those of European and Mediterranean origin), this volume brings ...
Completely revised and updated with a fresh new design. More than 1,400 recipes—tested and perfected in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen--including 400+ quick and easy ones. All-new 20-Minute chapter, which includes more than 45 fast meal solutions. More recipes on your favorite topics: Cookies, Desserts, Grilling and Slow Cooker. Plus, the Grilling chapter now features recipes for the turkey fryer and more recipes for the smoke cooker. At-a-glance icons identify Easy, Fast, Low-Fat, Fat-Free, Whole Grain, Vegetarian, and Favorite recipes. Simple menu ideas featured in every main-dish chapter. Updated Cooking Basics chapter includes need-to-know kitchen survival advice including f...
The complete guide to aromatic ingredients and how to use them, this book has more than 200 delicious and unusual recipes that make the most of fresh herbs, from soups, snacks and fresh salads to delectably fragrant fish, meat, rices, breads and desserts - each beautifully illustrated with step-by-step shots and the final mouthwatering dish.
"The Essence of Herbs" is designed to provide today's busy professional, including parent and homemaker, with the basic information that he or she needs to select, grow and use culinary herbs in a mere 42 pages and very few words. It is an accessible, easy to use guide to the thirteen most common and most usable culinary herbs; basil, chervil, chives, cilantro, dill, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon and thyme. It presents only the essential information in easily digestible snippets. After some very useful introductory information on growing and using herbs in a general sense, and on their compatibility with food and with each other, each herb is explored on two faci...
Now in ebook format, this is a static, generic epub. The practical, plot-to-plate guide to growing and cooking with herbs successfully, in ebook format. From Basil to Vervain, this photographic catalogue of more than 130 culinary herbs will teach you everything you need to know on nurturing, harvesting and cooking with herbs. Delve in to find notes on herb flavours, the best growing conditions, storage and how to use them in the kitchen. There are inspirational planting schemes for window boxes and pots including Mediterranean, Everyday Essentials and Salad Herbs. Packed with more than 70 delicious recipes for rubs and marinades, sauces and salsas, flavoured butters, cordials, syrups, teas and tisanes, plus charts on best herb-with-food flavour combinations.
Discover the powerful world of herbs and spices in this guide that bridges the gap between ancient traditions and modern science. Herbs and Spices - New Perspectives in Human Health and Food Industry unveils the secrets behind these botanical wonders and their profound impact on health and the food industry. Read about the medicinal properties of herbs and spices, supported by contemporary scientific research. From the anti-inflammatory effects of turmeric to the antioxidant properties of cloves, this book provides valuable insights into how these natural substances can enhance your health and well-being. Understand the role herbs and spices play in the food industry, from natural preservatives to functional foods. Explore trends in sustainability, clean labeling, and the growing demand for natural ingredients.