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Book Mastering Sauces  The Home Cook s Guide to New Techniques for Fresh Flavors

Download or read book Mastering Sauces The Home Cook s Guide to New Techniques for Fresh Flavors written by Susan Volland and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2015-10-26 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a Best Cookbook of the Year by the Washington Post and the Chicago Tribune "A fantastic resource for the home cook and an extensive collection of recipes for adding exciting flavors to any dish." —Eric Ripert, chef and co-owner, Le Bernardin, New York In Mastering Sauces, Susan Volland teaches home cooks how to make sauces like Homemade Sriracha, the Endlessly Adaptable Stir-Fry Sauce, Dan’s "Instant" Canned Tomato Salsa, and Thai Coconut Curry Sauce. Including extensive reference tables for selecting thickeners, alternative seasonings, and expert advice on how to recover a sauce gone wrong, Mastering Sauces is "a must buy, and an essential one, for any serious cook." (James Peterson, James Beard Award-winning author of Sauces: Classical and Contemporary Sauce Making.)

Book Searing Inspiration  Fast  Adaptable Entr  es and Fresh Pan Sauces

Download or read book Searing Inspiration Fast Adaptable Entr es and Fresh Pan Sauces written by Susan Volland and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing a new, mix and match approach to seared entrées and fresh pan sauces. Sear, deglaze, enhance, and serve: flavorful dinners can be that simple. In her unique, approachable style, Susan Volland first explains how to skillfully wield a hot skillet to sear entrées, then shows how a sauce can be made quickly in that same hot pan. In more than 60 enticing recipes for seafood, poultry, meats, vegetables, tofu, and eggs, Volland invites home cooks to adapt her recipes for taste, diet, and ingredient availability. Searing Inspiration gives cooks the confidence to invent their own dishes, reintroducing a classic technique to modern tastes and kitchens.

Book Sauces

    Book Details:
  • Author : James Peterson
  • Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Release : 2017
  • ISBN : 0544819829
  • Pages : 691 pages

Download or read book Sauces written by James Peterson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2017 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of the classic reference, with updated information and recipes reflecting contemporary trends and methods­--plus, for the first time, color photography throughout.

Book Easy Instant Pot Sauce Recipes

Download or read book Easy Instant Pot Sauce Recipes written by Jotting Junction and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elevate Every Meal with Ease! Are you ready to revolutionize your culinary adventures? Introducing "100 Easy Instant Pot Sauce Recipes: Step-by-Step Cooking Guide for Beginners" - the ultimate kitchen companion designed to amplify the flavors of your everyday dishes effortlessly. Unlock the secret to transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts with this comprehensive collection of sauce recipes tailored for beginners. Whether you're a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned home cook seeking culinary inspiration, this guide offers a treasure trove of diverse, flavorful, and easy-to-follow recipes. Discover Simplicity in Cooking: From creamy mushroom sauces to zesty citrus glazes, this guide presents a wide array of sauces that perfectly complement various dishes. Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted with step-by-step instructions, making the cooking process an enjoyable and stress-free experience. Accessible Ingredients, Exquisite Tastes: With accessible ingredients and clear directions, even those new to cooking can effortlessly create restaurant-worthy sauces in their Instant Pot. Elevate your favorite meals using fresh, vibrant flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. Empower Your Culinary Creativity: Whether you're cooking for yourself, your family, or friends, these easy-to-follow recipes encourage experimentation and creativity in the kitchen. Unleash your inner chef and infuse every meal with a touch of gourmet flair! The Perfect Companion for Novice Chefs: Explore the art of sauce-making with confidence! This guide is tailored for beginners, offering a seamless introduction to crafting delicious sauces using the convenience of the Instant Pot. A Gift of Culinary Inspiration: Looking for the perfect gift for aspiring home cooks or kitchen enthusiasts? Delight them with this cooking guide and watch as they embark on a flavorful journey, mastering the art of sauce creation one recipe at a time. Versatility at Your Fingertips: Elevate pastas, meats, veggies, and more! With these versatile sauce recipes, every meal becomes an opportunity to explore new tastes and elevate your dining experience. Embrace the joy of cooking and flavor experimentation with "100 Easy Instant Pot Sauce Recipes: Step-by-Step Cooking Guide for Beginners." Elevate your dishes, impress your guests, and embark on a culinary adventure that will redefine the way you cook!

Book Sear  Sauce  and Serve

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tony Rosenfeld
  • Publisher : Running Press Adult
  • Release : 2011-05-03
  • ISBN : 0762442271
  • Pages : 325 pages

Download or read book Sear Sauce and Serve written by Tony Rosenfeld and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step one: Sear your main ingredient to perfection using one of four methods. Step two: Sauce the main ingredient with your favorite flavored sauce. Step three: Serve a spectacular meal in no time. Following this formula, Sear, Sauce, and Serve empowers readers to become a calm and thoroughly proficient cook, running the show in their own kitchens every night of the week. Rosenfeld teaches the principles of cooking over high heat with different types of foods -- beef, chicken, fish, or vegetables -- and provides more than 250 sauce recipes for while you sear and after you sear. Helpful illustrations guide you through the instructions. High-heat cooking saves you time and the easy teaching methods encourage healthy home cooking. There is even a chapter on using affordable cuts of meat to fit any budget. By mastering the techniques you are free to be creative to come up with your own recipe to fit your mood.

Book Just Add Sauce

    Book Details:
  • Author : America's Test Kitchen
  • Publisher : America's Test Kitchen
  • Release : 2018-02-27
  • ISBN : 1945256249
  • Pages : 329 pages

Download or read book Just Add Sauce written by America's Test Kitchen and published by America's Test Kitchen. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boost the Flavor of Everything You Cook! Let sauce be your secret weapon in the kitchen with this unique new cookbook from America's Test Kitchen. From dolloping on vegetables to drizzling on steak, simmering up curries, and stir-frying noodles, instantly make everything you cook taste better with hundreds of flavorful, modern sauces paired with easy recipes that use them in creative, inspired ways. Just Add Sauce is structured to help you find and make exactly what you're in the mood for. Start with sauce and then plan your meal, or start with your protein and find the perfect sauce with our pairing suggestions. Sauce recipes include Foolproof Hollandaise, Lemon-Basil Salsa Verde, Vodka Cream Marinara Sauce, Onion-Balsamic Relish, Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fry Sauce, Mole Poblano, Rosemary-Red Wine Sauce, and Honey-Mustard Glaze. More than 100 recipe pairings include Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto-Rubbed Chicken Breasts with Ratatouille, Garlic-Roasted Top Sirloin with Tarragon-Sherry Gravy, and Green Bean Salad with Asiago-Bacon Caesar Dressing.

Book Sauces

    Book Details:
  • Author : James Peterson
  • Publisher : Wiley
  • Release : 1998
  • ISBN : 9780471292753
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Sauces written by James Peterson and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Here is yet another cookbook that can stand among the best reference works. I suspect it′s a harbinger of kindred books to come as publishers begin to respond to a growing audience of cook–readers who hunger for connected, nuanced, reliably researched information.." ––Gourmet Magazine "James Peterson has done for sauces that which Escoffier did for the cuisine of La Belle Epoque.. Sauces is a manual for the professional cook and, as such, it will rapidly become a classic and indispensable reference.." ––Richard Olney, From the Foreword "It′s the single contemporary reference on the subject that is both comprehensive and comprehensible. I love Jim′s recipes (and there are gems all over the place here), but what′s special about Sauces is the text: It reads so well that this is the kind of book you can take to bed." ––Mark Bittman, From the Foreword "This is a book I wish I had written myself.. Every few decades a book is written that says all there is to say on a subject, or has all the information and passion that sets the standard for professional and amateurs alike. Sauces is one of the best culinary books of this century in English.." ––Jeremiah Tower, Stars Restaurant "The art of sauce making is the cornerstone of serious cooking. This book is a must for the new generation of creative cooks who wish to build on the classical French foundation with contemporary, delicious variations." ––Daniel Boulud, Daniel "It is a special reference book––comprehensive and inspiring.." ––Alice Waters, Chez Panisse

Book Home Made Sauces Cookbook  Sauces and Rubs Recipes from Worldwide

Download or read book Home Made Sauces Cookbook Sauces and Rubs Recipes from Worldwide written by Carrie Freeman and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine eating your dinner without pouring some sauce on your meat? Or maybe a salad without dressing? Or pizza without its finger-licking cheesy sauce? Not only sauces are an essential part of many meals, but they can also add some tantalizing flavor notes to any dish. And sauces don't end up with your usual ketchup and mayo, there are countless recipes and combinations which, when used in the right way can boost the flavor of your meat, fish, seafood, salad and even dessert! In Home-made sauces cookbook: sauces and rubs recipes from Worldwide. Spectacular guide for the improvement of your dishes at home, you will find tremendous sauce recipes, from traditional to exotic ones, all made from basic ingredients and prepared in a few quick steps. Vibrant illustrations will make your experience using this unique homemade sauces cookbook all the more exciting and memorable. No matter if you are a beginner, looking to master the art of complementing meals with sauces or a more accomplished cook, willing to polish your knowledge, this sauces and rubs cookbook will help you rise your sauce-making skills to a whole new level! Don't hesitate any longer, let the sauces become your perfect ally in the kitchen with this spectacular cookbook on hand!

Book Sauces  Salsas  and Chutneys  James Peterson s Kitchen Education

Download or read book Sauces Salsas and Chutneys James Peterson s Kitchen Education written by James Peterson and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated chef, teacher, and cookbook author James Peterson presents more than fifty recipes for sauces, salsas, and chutneys from Cooking, his classic guide for home cooks. Covering a comprehensive range of sauces—including Bordelaise, Pesto, Rouille, Barbecue, Ponzu, Tropical Fruit Salsa, and more—Peterson teaches the fundamentals of making delicious and approachable sauces that will enhance your kitchen repertoire. These versatile recipes punch up any dish, including meat, fish, pasta, sandwiches, and vegetables. Peterson also includes an array of helpful step-by-step photographs to help you master the techniques and build confidence in the kitchen. In addition to the wonderful and diverse recipes, Peterson provides a true kitchen education, with sections on the ten basic cooking methods, recipes and techniques all cooks should know, cooking terms, and recommended ingredients and kitchen tools. This e-book exclusive is an enriching addition to anyone’s digital library, and cooks both new and experienced will appreciate Peterson’s relaxed, unfussy style that encourages them to learn, keep it simple, and have fun in the kitchen. Be sure to check out more e-book exclusives from James Peterson’s Kitchen Education series.

Book Secrets Sauce Cookbook

    Book Details:
  • Author : Katia Wilsoor
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-05-07
  • ISBN : 9781802178302
  • Pages : 120 pages

Download or read book Secrets Sauce Cookbook written by Katia Wilsoor and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * 55 % discounts for bookstores! Now at $24,95 instead of $30,95 * If you want to learn how to cook any tasty recipe at home, this sauce book is for you. Your customers will be satisfied! A great sauce has the ability to transform even the humblest ingredients, to elevate the everyday to the sublime. But a great sauce does not have to be complicated. Gone are the days when sauce meant mainly a concoction based on butter, flour, and reduced stock. This book celebrates a new generation of sauces that are simple to whip up and rely on fresh and healthy ingredients such as nuts, yogurt, and vegetables. Secret Sauces gives you an arsenal of "mother" sauces that fit today's kitchen and are infinitely adaptable. Each one can be made in advance and then customized to enliven different meals throughout the week. With every sauce comes a recipe for a full finished dish that's an ideal showcase, followed by many ideas for other uses. Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges come alive drizzled with spiced yogurt & other mentioned sauces. The Secrets Sauce Cookbook has mouthwatering sauce recipes including: Dynamite Sauce Pepper and Olive Pasta Sauce Taco Sauce Goat Cheese Arugula Pizza - No Red Sauce! Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Simple Creamy Lemon Chicken Sauce BBQ Sauce Brown Sugar Sauce Calamari with Tomato Sauce Asparagus with Cream Sauce Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce Linguine with White Clam Sauce I White Sauce Mix Ryan's Fantastic Spaghetti Sauce Macaroni and Peppers in White Sauce Special Hamburger Sauce Kay's Spaghetti and Lasagna Sauce Most existing sauce books are written for the professional chef, but this book is aimed at the home cook. It removes the intimidation of traditional sauces and makes sauces approachable for everyone. Inspired by cuisines from around the world, these sauces bring a new level of excitement to any meal. Plus, they deliver maximum flavor with a minimum of effort.

Book Taste   Technique

    Book Details:
  • Author : Naomi Pomeroy
  • Publisher : Ten Speed Press
  • Release : 2016-09-13
  • ISBN : 1607749009
  • Pages : 402 pages

Download or read book Taste Technique written by Naomi Pomeroy and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Beard Award-winning and self-made chef Naomi Pomeroy's debut cookbook, featuring nearly 140 lesson-driven recipes designed to improve the home cook's understanding of professional techniques and flavor combinations in order to produce simple, but show-stopping meals. Naomi Pomeroy knows that the best recipes are the ones that make you a better cook. A twenty-year veteran chef with four restaurants to her name, she learned her trade not in fancy culinary schools but by reading cookbooks. From Madeleine Kamman and Charlie Trotter to Alice Waters and Gray Kunz, Naomi cooked her way through the classics, studying French technique, learning how to shop for produce, and mastering balance, acidity, and seasoning. In Taste & Technique, Naomi shares her hard-won knowledge, passion, and experience along with nearly 140 recipes that outline the fundamentals of cooking. By paring back complex dishes to the building-block techniques used to create them, Naomi takes you through each recipe step by step, distilling detailed culinary information to reveal the simple methods chefs use to get professional results. Recipes for sauces, starters, salads, vegetables, and desserts can be mixed and matched with poultry, beef, lamb, seafood, and egg dishes to create show-stopping meals all year round. Practice braising and searing with a Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder, then pair it with Orange-Caraway Glazed Carrots in the springtime or Caramelized Delicata Squash in the winter. Prepare an impressive Herbed Leg of Lamb for a holiday gathering, and accompany it with Spring Pea Risotto or Blistered Cauliflower with Anchovy, Garlic, and Chile Flakes. With detailed sections on ingredients, equipment, and techniques, this inspiring, beautifully photographed guide demystifies the hows and whys of cooking and gives you the confidence and know-how to become a masterful cook.

Book The Cook s Book

    Book Details:
  • Author : Michael W Deem
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2024-07-14
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book The Cook s Book written by Michael W Deem and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the world of sauces with "The Ultimate Reference Book on Cooking Sauces," a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about creating delicious and versatile sauces. This reference book is an essential addition to the kitchen of both novice home cooks and seasoned chefs. Discover the history, techniques, and applications of sauces from around the world, from the foundational French mother sauces to innovative modern creations. Featuring detailed instructions, step-by-step recipes, and practical tips, this book ensures success in sauce-making, helping you elevate your culinary creations to new heights. Explore chapters on European classics, Asian favorites, health-conscious options, and even molecular gastronomy techniques. Each chapter includes variations and derivatives, along with suggested pairings to inspire your cooking. With "The Ultimate Reference Book on Cooking Sauces," you'll have the tools and knowledge to master the art of sauce-making and enhance every meal.

Book Eight Flavors

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah Lohman
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2016-12-06
  • ISBN : 1476753954
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Eight Flavors written by Sarah Lohman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique culinary history of America offers a fascinating look at our past and uses long-forgotten recipes to explain how eight flavors changed how we eat. The United States boasts a culturally and ethnically diverse population which makes for a continually changing culinary landscape. But a young historical gastronomist named Sarah Lohman discovered that American food is united by eight flavors: black pepper, vanilla, curry powder, chili powder, soy sauce, garlic, MSG, and Sriracha. In Eight Flavors, Lohman sets out to explore how these influential ingredients made their way to the American table. She begins in the archives, searching through economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records. She pores over cookbooks and manuscripts, dating back to the eighteenth century, through modern standards like How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman. Lohman discovers when each of these eight flavors first appear in American kitchens—then she asks why. Eight Flavors introduces the explorers, merchants, botanists, farmers, writers, and chefs whose choices came to define the American palate. Lohman takes you on a journey through the past to tell us something about our present, and our future. We meet John Crowninshield a New England merchant who traveled to Sumatra in the 1790s in search of black pepper. And Edmond Albius, a twelve-year-old slave who lived on an island off the coast of Madagascar, who discovered the technique still used to pollinate vanilla orchids today. Weaving together original research, historical recipes, gorgeous illustrations and Lohman’s own adventures both in the kitchen and in the field, Eight Flavors is a delicious treat—ready to be devoured.

Book Sauce it Up

    Book Details:
  • Author : Barrett Williams
  • Publisher : Barrett Williams
  • Release : 2024-06-26
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 85 pages

Download or read book Sauce it Up written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-06-26 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Sauce It Up Your Ultimate Guide to Elevating Any Dish** Dive into the flavorful world of homemade sauces with "Sauce It Up," your indispensable guide to mastering the art of tangy and sweet sauces. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or a culinary pro, this eBook is designed to unlock the full potential of your dishes, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. Start with a solid foundation in Chapter 1, where you’ll learn why making your own sauces is not only more delicious but also healthier. Understand the basics of equipment, ingredients, and essential safety tips to ensure your sauce-making journey is both enjoyable and successful. Move on to Chapters 2 and 3, where the complexity of balancing flavors comes to life. Delve deep into the nuances of acidity and sweetness, and discover how to combine these elements to create a taste that lingers on the palate. From the perfect BBQ sauce to tangy mustard, and spicy sriracha — classic tangy sauces await you. Craving something sweet? Chapters 4 and 5 invite you to craft sweet masterpieces like maple glazes, honey-based sauces, and versatile caramel. Take an international culinary tour with tangy and sweet inspirations from Asia, Latin America, and Europe, each with its unique twist and flair. For the adventurous, Chapter 7 introduces creative combinations and fusion sauces, such as maple-sriracha and mango chili, that promise to tantalize your taste buds. Elevate everyday dishes in Chapter 8 by adding a zesty kick to proteins, salads, and snacks. Indulge in the sweeter side with Chapters 9 and 10, featuring innovative ways to incorporate sweet sauces into savory dishes and desserts alike. Learn advanced techniques in Chapter 12 and troubleshoot common sauce problems in Chapter 13 to become a true sauce connoisseur. Explore the history, customize with personal touches, and embrace dietary preferences with specialized chapters that cater to every need and occasion. From kid-friendly recipes to making big batches for gatherings, "Sauce It Up" covers it all. Unleash your creativity and elevate your culinary skills with "Sauce It Up" — the ultimate guide to tangy and sweet perfection!

Book Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking

Download or read book Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking written by Marcella Hazan and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2011-07-20 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful new edition of one of the most beloved cookbooks of all time, from “the Queen of Italian Cooking” (Chicago Tribune). A timeless collection of classic Italian recipes—from Basil Bruschetta to the only tomato sauce you’ll ever need (the secret ingredient: butter)—beautifully illustrated and featuring new forewords by Lidia Bastianich and Victor Hazan “If this were the only cookbook you owned, neither you nor those you cooked for would ever get bored.” —Nigella Lawson Marcella Hazan introduced Americans to a whole new world of Italian food. In this, her magnum opus, she gives us a manual for cooks of every level of expertise—from beginners to accomplished professionals. In these pages, home cooks will discover: • Minestrone alla Romagnola • Tortelli Stuffed with Parsley and Ricotta • Risotto with Clams • Squid and Potatoes, Genoa Style • Chicken Cacciatora • Ossobuco in Bianco • Meatballs and Tomatoes • Artichoke Torta • Crisp-Fried Zucchini blossoms • Sunchoke and Spinach Salad • Chestnuts Boiled in Red Wine, Romagna Style • Polenta Shortcake with Raisins, Dried Figs, and Pine Nuts • Zabaglione • And much more This is the go-to Italian cookbook for students, newlyweds, and master chefs, alike. Beautifully illustrated with line drawings throughout, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking brings together nearly five hundred of the most delicious recipes from the Italian repertoire in one indispensable volume. As the generations of readers who have turned to it over the years know (and as their spattered and worn copies can attest), there is no more passionate and inspiring guide to the cuisine of Italy.

Book The secret of the cooking sauces

Download or read book The secret of the cooking sauces written by Polaris Lab and published by Polaris Lab. This book was released on 2023-04-19 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable book for food enthusiasts who want to discover and master the art of sauces, a key element in the preparation of delicious and memorable dishes. This comprehensive and accessible guide reveals the secrets of the main sauces used in international cuisine, offering a wide range of recipes, techniques and practical tips to turn every meal into a unique culinary experience. From classic sauces of French cuisine, such as Bearnaise and Dutch, to exotic Asian sauces, such as Teriyaki and Hoisin, the book will guide you through a journey of flavors, colors, and textures that will stimulate your creativity in the kitchen. Each sauce is presented with a detailed description of its origins, the culinary traditions to which it belongs, and techniques for how to best prepare it.

Book Mastering Spice

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lior Lev Sercarz
  • Publisher : Clarkson Potter
  • Release : 2019-10-15
  • ISBN : 1984823698
  • Pages : 274 pages

Download or read book Mastering Spice written by Lior Lev Sercarz and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spices are the fastest, easiest way to transform a dish from good to spectacular. In his new book, Lior Lev Sercarz, the country's most sought-after spice expert, shows you how to master flavor in 250 inspiring recipes, each counting on spices to elevate this collection of everyday and new favorites. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Spices are the magic ingredient in Lior Lev Sercarz's newest book, Mastering Spice, and all it takes is a pinch to bring your meatballs, roast chicken, or brownies to the next level. Owner of New York City spice shop La Boîte, and a professionally trained chef who has cooked at some of the world's most renown restaurants, Lior's simple and straightforward approach showcases how spices and spice blends can take a recipe for chicken soup, meatballs, or brownies into a whole new and exciting direction. Every section begins with a master recipe and technique--then Lior teaches readers how to change the spices or some of the ingredients to get a profoundly different dish than what you began with. By mastering the techniques and playing with the variations, you'll learn how to use spices to become a more creative and intuitive cook, and how spices can endlessly heighten your eating experience.