The Spice Bible: Essential Information and More Than 250 Recipes Using Spices, Spice Mixes, and Spice Pastes by Jane Lawson

  • Beef in Indian spice paste

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    • Categories: Main course; Indian
    • Ingredients: green cardamom pods; ajowan seeds; cumin seeds; black peppercorns; red chiles; fresh ginger; brown onions; yogurt; beef fillets
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    Published in Australia under the title "Spice Market: Essential Information on Spices, Spice Mixes and Spice Pastes Plus More Than 250 Recipes ."

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  • Pork and white bean chili

    • averythingcooks on June 28, 2020

      I made this using 1.5 lbs cubed pork loin (for 1/2 recipe) . I used one jalapeno instead of canned chipotles (fridge clean out) so I also used ground chipotle for the chili powder. 1.5 hours (give or take) in a 350 oven gave me beautifully tender meat. However, I would say that what I now had was more a like chili base than the completed dish. I wanted thicker broth with more varied textures so in went some passata, chopped roasted red peppers, a big handful of fresh corn & a good splash of pickled jalapeno brine (thank you Julia Turshon!). For beans I used a mix of black & navy from the freezer and I did finish with a shot of honey AND a good spoonful of additional hot sauce. Now we had a great one pot served with sour cream and grated cheese.

  • Chermoula chicken wings with yogurt tomato dip

    • tahnee359753 on February 10, 2026

      I marinated for five hours then basted every fifteen minutes, turning after thirty, for a total of one hour and fifteen minutes. I had every intention of making the sauce but as these wings were part of a Superbowl spread and I was running behind, I ditched the sauce. It was not missed. The wings were juicy and very flavorful. My husband kept telling me how delicious they were and he is not a big wings fan in general.

  • Vindaloo curry paste

    • averythingcooks on April 05, 2020

      I make Jamie Oliver curries a lot BUT did not have all the ingredients for his vindaloo paste. Eliminate? Try to substitute? Or come here to try a different one where I actually have everything? Here I am and it smelled and tasted great until I got into the actual curry and .......read the JO vindaloo note.

  • Chaat masala

    • mjes on April 29, 2018

      I like this chaat masala when I make my own because it is a bit more complex than many recipes for it. It stands up very well directly on a fruit salad with no other seasonings.

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  • ISBN 10 1584796952
  • ISBN 13 9781584796954
  • Published May 01 2008
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 447
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Stewart, Tabori & Chang
  • Imprint Stewart, Tabori, & Chang

Publishers Text

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.

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