Spicy Food Lover's Bible The Ultimate Guide to Buying, Growing, Storing and Using the Key Ingredients That Give Food Spice

A comprehensive guide to the use of hot spices in international cuisine Dave DeWitt and Nancy Gerlachs book is clearly a work of dedication and passion! Deborah Madison Even the most creative cooks sometimes need to spice up their menus, and theres nothing like a fiery flavor to add a kick to ho-hum cuisine. From chiles and chipotle to wasabi and ginger, every culture has its own way of making food sizzle with excitement. In "The Spicy Food Lovers Bible" renowned fiery foods experts Dave DeWitt and Nancy Gerlach bring together more than 250 recipes for hot stuff from around the globe, along with a wealth of related food information. Now available in an affordable paperback edition, this authoritative guide begins by exploring the main ingredients that give the worlds food its spice, with details on their history and horticulture, as well as how to use, purchase, and grow them, . The recipes that followMoroccan Charmoula, Gravlax with Creamy Mustard Sauce, Kung Po Chicken, Tamarind Mint Shrimp Curry, and many moredisplay an astonishing range of tastes and preparations, from the mildly piquant to the red-hot. Also featured are guidelines for putting together spicy meals with the ideal combination of flavors, colors, and textures, including cool-down dishes and beverage pairings. "The Spicy Food Lovers Bible" is the only book home cooks will ever need to turn up the heat on their everyday cooking.DeWitt, Dave is the author of 'Spicy Food Lover's Bible The Ultimate Guide to Buying, Growing, Storing and Using the Key Ingredients That Give Food Spice', published 2007 under ISBN 9781584796763 and ISBN 1584796766.