The Spice Bible: Essential Information and More Than 250 Recipes Using Spice, SpiceMixes, and Spice Pastes

By Jane Lawson

Book Overview

The only book on spices that any chef or aspiring cook will ever need, The Spice Bible is a fully comprehensive guide to the fascinating history and enticing culinary uses of 45 fiery foods from around the world. Each entry--from ajowan through wolfberry--includes a description of the spice's origin and uses, guidelines on how to integrate it into your own cooking, and a trove of other helpful information. (Which are the best spices to pair with saffron? When is the right time to throw away that leftover ginger?) Like its companion volume, The Produce Bible , this must-have book also features more than 250 recipes--for appetizers, soups, entrees, side dishes, breads, desserts, and more--that highlight each ingredient's distinctive taste and character. Carrot soup with caraway butter, seared salmon with sesame and cucumber, and beef filet poached in Asian-spiced broth are among the delectable dishes presented here, all created with flavorful spices and easily mastered by any cook. The book also includes tips on purchasing and storing spices, along with sections on spice mixes and pastes such as curry, zaatar, and chermoula. Filled with evocative photographs throughout, The Spice Bible is an invaluable resource for anyone looking for a pinch of personality in their cooking--or a dash of inspiration.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584796952
• ISBN13: 9781584796954
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 3.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.6" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

The Spice Bible

Great book. Fascinating information and unique recipes that make it a must for every kitchen library. I like the layout and the interesting descriptions regarding the history of each spice. I have not seen any like it and the information alone makes it a treasure but the special recipes make it all the more a "must have." I am pleased it is on my shelf among many others I can't do without. Tieg Veinot

Very informative and useful cookbook

I bought this book for my mom since she loves to cook and learn about the ingredients she uses. This book includes a detailed description of various international spices and then provides recipes that include them. It's a great cookbook for the curious cook!

All-Natural Spice Recipes from Around the World+

This spice book is fantastic for healthy recipes.All the recipes are organic,and ninty-nine percent natural.Spices bring out the best of your cookery,the aroma and fragrance enhance your meals. There are many interesting ethnic dishes presented,more than 250 recipes,from around the globe.Asian cooking is becoming popular thesedays,as well as Middle Eastern cuisine and Carribean dishes.One could argue that the multitude of photos ,make this cookbook more of a picture book.Yet,I feel that this visual addendum promotes the culinary creations and presents the final product well.The history of each spice is explained ,along side of the full recipe.This spice cookbook is expensive,but worth every penny.If the book can be purchased ,at a discount rate,all the better.It's definitely a good investment for your kitchen literary collection and an excellent tool for developing your spice rack.

Spice Bible Looked At

the layout of the book is good, and refreshing. the recipes are very different from standard fare found elsewhere.

The Spice Bible

The book is a treasure for anyone who wants an education in the world of spices. There were many that I had never heard of but have purchased and I'm delighted with the results. If you buy this book you will not be disappointed.