{"product_id":"cooking-with-spices-for-dummies-isbn-9780764563362","title":"Cooking with Spices For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpice up your cooking skills!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your idea of kicking up a dish is using salt and pepper, there’s a rich and fabulously varied world of spices waiting to be discovered. Mace, coriander, mustard seed, fennel, saffron, and paprika don’t have to be those scary, untouchables on the supermarket shelf. Cooking with spices can actually be fun, interesting, enjoyable and, most of all, delicious. Using spices will vastly improve your cooking and make you feel, finally, in command of your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooking with Spices For Dummies is for anyone who’s ever wondered how the great chefs whip up their fabulous-tasting dishes—but wasn’t sure how. And if you’re something of a veteran in the kitchen, you’ll get new, crowd-pleasing tips on how to add sparkle and zip to tried-and-true dishes, like hamburgers and spareribs or sweet potatoes and green beans. Most likely, you’ll find the answer to any question you’ve ever had about spices—plus a lot more—in this handy one-volume guide, like:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat makes up a basic spice collection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on essential tools—including mills, graters, and mortar and pestle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing spices for cooking—including knowing which spices to toast, sauté, or grate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA tour of the world of spices by region and country\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMenu planning and menu samplers arranged by country\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce you’ve become familiar with the basics, it’s on to the fun stuff—cooking with spices. After you’ve followed the simple tips on making the most of your ingredients, you’ll be able to comfortably test your skills on the delicious assortment of over 200 recipes, which feature:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic rubs and spice mixes—including Cajun, Caribbean, Indian Curry powder, Jamaican, and Southern Barbecue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarinades and sauces—including South of the Border Marinade and Teriyaki sauce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSalsas and salads—including Tomato Salsa, Plum Salsa, and Spiced Fruit Salad\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVegetables and legumes—including Mashed Spiced Butternut and Vegetarian Bean Chili\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePasta, potatoes, and grains—including Pasta Puttanesca, Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Cumin, and Curried Barley Pilaf\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChicken, meat, and seafood—including Down Home Barbecued Chicken, Indonesian Beef Sate, and Shrimp Curry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with such indispensables as a spice quantity guide (showing exactly how much you should use), a glossary of cooking terms, eight pages of tempting, full-color photos, and humorous cartoons, Cooking with Spices For Dummies gives you just what you need to know to cook with confidence and create delicious, exciting dishes for your family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e  Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART I: Taking the Spice Route.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: A Spicy Tale.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: The Spice Rack: A Guide to Dried Spices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Fresh Spices, Aromatics, and Spicy Condiments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Spicing Up Your Kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART II: Spicy Skills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Spicy Know-How.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Make No Mistakes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Spicy Combos: A Guide to the Use of Spices and Complementary Ingredients.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Spicy Game Plans.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART III: On the Starting Line.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Basic Rubs and Spice Mixes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Marinades and Sauces.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: Salsas and Salads.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Light Fare.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART IV: From the Main Course to the Finish Line.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Chicken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Meat.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Seafood.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Vegetables and Legumes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Pasta, Potatoes, and Grains.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Quick Breads and Sweets.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: Beverages.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART V: The Part of Tens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: Ten Spicy Presentations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21: Ten Spicy Sources.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix A: Metric Conversion Guide.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: Glossary of Cooking Terms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix C: Spice Quantity Guide.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book Registration Information.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenna Holst\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eCooking Soups For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. 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This friendly guide demystifies the secrets of your spice rack and helps you cook up mouthwatering dishes such as Hot and Spicy Roasted Ribs, Cajun Spiced Shrimp, Pasta Puttanesca, Tandoori Chicken, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet smart!\u003cbr\u003e @www.dummies.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eFind listings of all our books.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988990542053,"sku":"NP9780764563362","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780764563362.jpg?v=1761782339","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cooking-with-spices-for-dummies-isbn-9780764563362","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}