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50 Herbs and Spices That Will Transform the Way You Cook

The key to becoming a skilled home cook isn't about tracking down the perfect recipes or mastering the techniques of professional chefs. It lies in understanding the vast world of flavor, one that can be difficult to navigate.

Essential Spices and Herbs introduces you to the 50 must-know herbs and spices that will take your cooking to the next level. Detailed profiles of these game-changing flavors for the modern kitchen include pairing suggestions, complimentary foods, and noted health benefits, plus recipes to put them to use.

Acquaint yourself with the aromas and flavors of these fundamental herbs and spices, with: 
  • An overview of the healing powers of key herbs and spices 
  • Over 100 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes 
  • 10 essential spice mixes to quickly add flavor to any dish 
  • A guide to spice and herb combinations by cuisine to celebrate global flavors 
  • Informative tips for buying and storing spices and herbs 
Part reference, part cookbook, Essential Spices and Herbs will guide you along your journey through the magical world of flavor.

Recipes include: Cold Bulgarian Cucumber Soup, Roasted Garlic and Brie, Rosemary Grits, Brown Butter-Sage Sauce with Tagliatelle and Pumpkin, Thyme-Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Callisto (August 31, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1623156289
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1623156282
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.72 x 8 inches
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Customers find the book thoroughly researched and informative, with detailed explanations of each herb and spice. Moreover, the book includes good recipes using each spice and lists complementary foods, while being written simply and clearly. Additionally, customers appreciate the pretty photos, and one customer notes the inclusion of color photos of every herb. They also like how it quickly adds flavor to any dish and consider it good value for money.

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92 customers mention "Information quality"87 positive5 negative

Customers find the book very informative about herbs and spices, with detailed explanations of each source. One customer notes that it includes recipes and pairing information.

"...This book gives a lot of basic information on the herbs and spices and then intermitently gives recipes, too!..." Read more

"...And boy, there is a BIG list of them. The recipes are informative and the photos are beautiful. It really gives you a rustic,comforting feel to it...." Read more

"Very informative on herbs and spices . Okay book hv read better, but good for the price. 4 stars because I have read better books on the subject" Read more

"...Each spice/herb/blend has a 2-page description covering history, harvest info, usage info, regional use, compliments, flavor profile, AND pairings...." Read more

73 customers mention "Spice content"70 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the spice content of the book, which includes recipes for each spice and lists complementary foods, helping customers add flavors to their meals.

"...I like the recipe for Shrimp Cocktail, which i'd never have expected to find in this book! Russian Borscht is another good one, too!..." Read more

"...It's like a dictionary of all things yum. But life is full of adventures. And we intend on exploring it. One bite at a time..." Read more

"...I am so excited to let this book elevate my cooking skill and knowledge, and know it will get many years of love!" Read more

"...Recipes are heavy on chicken which is a great food; would have liked a few more with beef or lamb...." Read more

21 customers mention "Readability"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written and easy to understand, with one customer noting its 289 pages of well-organized content.

"...This book does a beautiful job of explaining just that...." Read more

"...I am so impressed with the clear and concise organization of information, as well as the detail and knowledge put in...." Read more

"...This book is well written and it is easy to understand. I'll definitely be using this books information and be recommending it to others!..." Read more

"...Well written, with good color photos of every herb and spice the author includes...." Read more

14 customers mention "Pictures"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pictures in the book, with one customer noting the good color photos of every herb and another mentioning the nice cover.

"...Some pretty photos and some added bonus health benefit facts throughout the book that just flipping through it while chilling out on the couch can..." Read more

"...It really gives you a rustic,comforting feel to it. It's like a dictionary of all things yum. But life is full of adventures...." Read more

"As an organizational perfectionist myself, I'm very impressed with the layout of this book. There are three sections (spices, herbs, and blends)...." Read more

"...The The book has a nice cover and is very inviting...." Read more

12 customers mention "Flavor profile"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's flavor profile, as it quickly adds taste to dishes, with one customer noting it includes over 100 delicious recipes.

"...history, harvest info, usage info, regional use, compliments, flavor profile, AND pairings...." Read more

"...easy-to-prepare recipes 10 essential spice mixes to quickly add flavor to any dish A guide to spice and herb combinations by cuisine..." Read more

"...to buy, how to store it, with which it will get pair with and flavor profile...." Read more

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5 customers mention "Value for money"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money.

"...Okay book hv read better, but good for the price. 4 stars because I have read better books on the subject" Read more

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As an organizational perfectionist myself, I'm very impressed with the layout of this book. There are three sections (spices, herbs, and blends). Each spice/herb/blend has a 2-page description covering history, harvest info, usage info, regional use, compliments, flavor profile, AND pairings. I am so impressed with the clear and concise organization of information, as well as the detail and knowledge put in. When you turn the page, each spice/herb/blend has two recipes (do wish there was pictures of them, as a visual person, but I realize that is unrealistic for printing - I can always Google a photo.) There are also TWO indexes, one for recipes, and the general index. I couldn't have dreamed up anything better than what I was looking for. I am so excited to let this book elevate my cooking skill and knowledge, and know it will get many years of love!
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  • Go Bronson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delight! And a surprise!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2015
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    I cook a lot, at home and like to make meals that are flavorfull and aromatic, and I have been cooking home meals for YEARS for 4 kids, and us adults, and we all love different tastes and smells when it comes to food!

    I was able to buy this book at a reduced price in return for my honest, unbiased opinion and I am finding it extremely useful. I especially like having it in paperback so that it can sit on the counter in my kitchen for easy use when I need some inspiration.

    I already grow basil and mint and some vegetables etc in the summer, but have an entire cabinet full of hers and spices that I really aught to utilize more! This book gives a lot of basic information on the herbs and spices and then intermitently gives recipes, too!

    I like the recipe for Shrimp Cocktail, which i'd never have expected to find in this book! Russian Borscht is another good one, too! Saffron pistachio ice cream is one I am dying to try out and even though the weather is about to get cold, I don't think I could wait to give it a whirl!

    Some really surprising finds in this book, and actually I think it is up there in my top 5 cooking related books that I currently own, and I can see it getting a LOT of use in my home.

    Some pretty photos and some added bonus health benefit facts throughout the book that just flipping through it while chilling out on the couch can make me hungry!

    I definitely recommend it if you can get yourself a copy! I have revisited this one over and over since it arrived and I am itching to put some of these recipies into action.

    A real delight.
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  • xsolngngoodnitex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving this book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2015
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    This book is full of life! We use spices every single day. But where do they come from and what other ways can you use them? This book does a beautiful job of explaining just that. It gives you a brief but informative look into the background and birthplace of some of the most well known, and unique, spices and herbs from around the world. I love it because I love to cook. Cooking isn't for everyone. But in my house, cooking is everything. And the food needs to taste amazing to give that memorable experience.

    My husband, who is a chef, loves this book. We looked through it together and were impressed with the spices origins and the many uses for them. We have even found a few that we can't wait to pick up and be on the look out for. We are always looking for new and exciting recipes and this book eases you into the big broad world of spices and herbs. And boy, there is a BIG list of them. The recipes are informative and the photos are beautiful. It really gives you a rustic,comforting feel to it. It's like a dictionary of all things yum. But life is full of adventures. And we intend on exploring it. One bite at a time

    I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. My opinions are my own
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  • Richard Gutierrez
    4.0 out of 5 stars Has info on several herbs . Very informative but I have read better.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
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    Very informative on herbs and spices . Okay book hv read better, but good for the price. 4 stars because I have read better books on the subject
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  • Jamie Burns
    5.0 out of 5 stars 289 Pages of Well-Organized Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
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    As an organizational perfectionist myself, I'm very impressed with the layout of this book. There are three sections (spices, herbs, and blends). Each spice/herb/blend has a 2-page description covering history, harvest info, usage info, regional use, compliments, flavor profile, AND pairings. I am so impressed with the clear and concise organization of information, as well as the detail and knowledge put in. When you turn the page, each spice/herb/blend has two recipes (do wish there was pictures of them, as a visual person, but I realize that is unrealistic for printing - I can always Google a photo.) There are also TWO indexes, one for recipes, and the general index. I couldn't have dreamed up anything better than what I was looking for. I am so excited to let this book elevate my cooking skill and knowledge, and know it will get many years of love!
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    289 Pages of Well-Organized Awesome

    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
    As an organizational perfectionist myself, I'm very impressed with the layout of this book. There are three sections (spices, herbs, and blends). Each spice/herb/blend has a 2-page description covering history, harvest info, usage info, regional use, compliments, flavor profile, AND pairings. I am so impressed with the clear and concise organization of information, as well as the detail and knowledge put in. When you turn the page, each spice/herb/blend has two recipes (do wish there was pictures of them, as a visual person, but I realize that is unrealistic for printing - I can always Google a photo.) There are also TWO indexes, one for recipes, and the general index. I couldn't have dreamed up anything better than what I was looking for. I am so excited to let this book elevate my cooking skill and knowledge, and know it will get many years of love!
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  • Ellie Winslow
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
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    I think the info about each spice was adequate for my purposes as a cook who loves what spice can do, I especially liked the lists of what spices they can pair well with and the foods they complement. I liked the recipes, too; it gives an idea of how they are used in a real kitchen. Recipes are heavy on chicken which is a great food; would have liked a few more with beef or lamb. I've played around with spice mixes and thought I knew them all. There were new ones to me which I'm eager to try! Overall, excellent.
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  • pretzelp
    5.0 out of 5 stars recipes to use them with My favorite and versatile spice is Cinnamon and Vanilla we can ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2015
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    I got the Essential Spices and Herbs book to learn about them and healthier and tastier ways of cooking for my family. Chapter 1 includes The Magic of Spices and Herbs the need to know spices and herbs. Chapter 2 is all about the Spices it shows in depth explanations of each one, where to purchase it, recipes to use them with My favorite and versatile spice is Cinnamon and Vanilla we can use them in so many things. Chapter three is about Herbs with recipes, shopping lists, descriptions and photos of each. Chapter 4 is about blends of spices with photos, recipes and a shopping list. This book will really help you get started to being a creative chef and trying out your own recipes in your at home kitchen or restaurant. Creativity is real important in cooking. An overview of the healing powers of key herbs and spices
    Over 100 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes
    10 essential spice mixes to quickly add flavor to any dish
    A guide to spice and herb combinations by cuisine to celebrate global flavors
    Informative tips for buying and storing spices and herbs

    I got this book for free in exchange for my unbiased review
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  • Amanda Kitteridge-Stote
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spices for Life
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2023
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    A simply fascinating journey through cultures, customs and longevity rituals.
    Do you know which culture lives longest or why it's thought to be?
    Pile up the various spices and herbs, grind them for health and taste! Use them as pastes, dry rubs and sauces. Add yoghurt or vinegar.....be brave to experiment and explore which combination fits your family. And create your own family's special mix.
    Simple produce + a blend of spice = health, wealth and joy.
    A Bible of flavour principles for the loving cook in your family to interpret and discover.
    Such a well organised doorstop of a book, It kept me awake until the sun came up enjoying this marvellous discovery. I'm hooked and so will anyone else intrigued by flavour, health or cultural ideology.
    I can't recall giving 5 stars for any factual read before.
    So, enjoy your consumption on many levels.
    (I've not received products or money to review this product favourably or otherwise ***AMANDA KITTERIDGE-STOTE***)
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  • Angie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great information
    Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2016
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    I use this quite often to add a little extra to my meals. Adding spices and herbs can bring out great flavours while reducing the amount of sugar and processed ingredients in our food. Great for anyone looking to eat healthier or add an extra boost to their foods.
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  • Isabella Grossi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very fast shipping!
    Reviewed in Germany on January 8, 2019
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    The book is educational but also pleasing for the eyes. The shipping was very fast!
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  • kellie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for all cooks
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2018
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    I’m just learning about spices and find this a great reference book.
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  • Nan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Most interesting book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2016
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    This is such an interesting informative book of herbs and spices I thoroughly recommend it. Would make a great gift to any aspiring young cook or very experienced one. I have lived in countries where so many of the spices etc are grown and still found lots of info that was useful. It is well written and the author gives several inviting recipes. I had downloaded the ebook onto my iPad but after reading it will most likely buy the actual book and keep in kitchen and review my herb and spice collection.
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