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The Spice Cookbook

Author : Avanelle Day
Publisher : Echo Point+ORM
ISBN 13 : 1648371213
Total Pages : 973 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book The Spice Cookbook written by Avanelle Day and published by Echo Point+ORM. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 973 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic international cookbook with “explanations of the origins of spices and how to use them [and] scores of recipes that are of absolute first rank” (The New York Times). First published in 1964, The Spice Cookbook is an astounding treasury of over 1,400 recipes from around the world. As the title implies, this book contains a wealth of fascinating and mouth-watering information about a huge range of spices and herbs including flavor profiles, uses (culinary and otherwise), and historical information about where each herb and spice originated and how they made their way around the globe. Recipes range in complexity from staples like simple baked breads, grains, and vegetables to exotic international dishes that will challenge even a seasoned cook. Peppered with beautiful watercolors and line drawings, this book will take you on a delicious culinary journey.

The Spice Companion

Author : Lior Lev Sercarz
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN 13 : 1101905476
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book The Spice Companion written by Lior Lev Sercarz and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning and definitive spice guide by the country’s most sought-after expert, with hundreds of fresh ideas and tips for using pantry spices, 102 never-before-published recipes for spice blends, gorgeous photography, and breathtaking botanical illustrations. Since founding his spice shop in 2006, Lior Lev Sercarz has become the go-to source for fresh and unusual spices as well as small-batch custom blends for renowned chefs around the world. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. For each of the 102 curated spices, Lev Sercarz provides the history and origin, information on where to buy and how to store it, five traditional cuisine pairings, three quick suggestions for use (such as adding cardamom to flavor chicken broth), and a unique spice blend recipe to highlight it in the kitchen. Sumptuous photography and botanical illustrations of each spice make this must-have resource as beautiful as it is informative.

Spices of Life

Author : Nina Simonds
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 0385349734
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Spices of Life written by Nina Simonds and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking cookbook, Nina Simonds offers us more than 175 luscious recipes, along with practical tips for a sensible lifestyle, that demonstrate that health-giving foods not only provide pleasure but can make a huge difference in our lives. With her emphasis on the tonic properties of a wide variety of foods, herbs, and spices, this book also brings us up to date on the latest scientific research. In every recipe–gathered from cultures around the world in which good eating is a way of life–Simonds gives us dishes that are both irresistible and have a positive effect on one’s well-being. For example: -Cardamom, a key digestive, subtly seasons her Steamed Asparagus with Cardamom Butter. -Cinnamon, which strengthens the heart and alleviates nervous tension, adds spice to her Fragrant Cinnamon Pork with Sweet Potatoes. -Basil has long been used as a healing salve and in teas. So who wouldn’t feel rejuvenated by a delicious bowlful of Sun-Dried Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil? -Peanuts, which fortify the immune system and lower cholesterol, provide a tasty, crunchy accent in Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken. -Mint, which has many healing properties, from taming muscle spasms to dissolving gallstones, can be relished in Minty Snap Peas accompanying Pan-Roasted Salmon or in a Pineapple Salsa served with Jerk Pork Cutlets. -And peaches give us vitamin C, beta carotene, and fiber. So enjoy them in a wonderful Gingery Peach-a-Berry Cobbler. To help us understand what part these health-restoring foods can play in our lives, Simonds peppers Spices of Life with lively interviews with a variety of experts, including Dr. Jim Duke, who offers anti-aging advice from his Herbal Farmacy; Dr. Andrew Weil, who discusses his latest nutritional findings; and Dr. U. K. Krishna, who explains basic Ayurvedic practices for healthy living. And more. With its delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes and concise health information, this delightful book opens up a whole new world of tastes for us to enjoy every day and to share with family and friends.

Spice Spice Baby

Author : Kanchan Koya
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999465509
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (655 download)

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Download or read book Spice Spice Baby written by Kanchan Koya and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spice Spice Baby Cookbook: 100 Recipes with Healing Spices for Your Family Table is a first-of-its-kind spice and recipe book in which you will learn about the science-backed health benefits of 15 spices and how to incorporate them into food your whole family will love. These 100, globally inspired recipes include baby purees, smoothies, breakfast, lunchbox ideas, entrées, snacks, desserts, spiced remedies, condiments, and spice blends. Spice Spice Baby is the creation of Kanchan Koya, a Harvard-trained Molecular Biologist, Integrative Nutritionist, and mother to two. Her original recipes are eclectic, personal, nutritious, and packed with spice. To learn more, visit www.spicespicebaby.com and share your spiced creations with the hashtag #spicespicebaby.

Mastering Spice

Author : Lior Lev Sercarz
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN 13 : 1984823698
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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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.

Spice

Author : Ana Sortun
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062336517
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Spice written by Ana Sortun and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a trip to Turkey as a young woman, chef Ana Sortun fell in love with the food and learned the traditions of Turkish cooking from local women. Inspired beyond measure, Sortun opened her own restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the award-winning Oleana, where she creates her own interpretations of dishes incorporating the incredible array of delicious spices and herbs used in eastern regions of the Mediterranean. In this gorgeously photographed book, Sortun shows readers how to use this philosophy of spice to create wonderful dishes in their own homes. She reveals how the artful use of spices and herbs rather than fat and cream is key to the full, rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine -- and the way it leaves you feeling satisfied afterward. The book is organized by spice, detailing the ways certain spices complement one another and how they flavor other foods and creating in home cooks a kind of sense-memory that allows for a more intuitive use of spice in their own dishes. The more than one hundred tantalizing spice categories and recipes include: Beef Shish Kabobs with Sumac Onions and Parsley Butter Chickpea and Potato Terrine Stuffed with Pine Nuts, Spinach, Onion, and Tahini Crispy Lemon Chicken with Za’atar Golden Gazpacho with Condiments Fried Haloumi Cheese with Pear and Spiced Dates Absolutely alive with spices and herbs, Ana Sortun’s recipes will intrigue and inspire readers everywhere.

Spice and Spirit

Author :
Publisher : Lubavitch Women's Cookbook
ISBN 13 : 9780826602381
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Spice and Spirit written by and published by Lubavitch Women's Cookbook. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keeping Kosher and celebrating the Jewish holidays are given an added, joyful dimension, with practical guidelines interwoven with spiritual insights into many aspects of Jewish life and observance. Recipes range from traditional favourites such as blintzes and chicken soup to Szechuan chicken, aduki-squash soup and many other international, gourmet and natural specialties. All in a clear, easy-to-use format with helpful symbols and numerous charts and illustrations.

The Spice Ingredients Cookbook

Author : Sallie Morris
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781859673720
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (737 download)

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Download or read book The Spice Ingredients Cookbook written by Sallie Morris and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Definitive guide to spices, spice blends and aromatic seeds and how to use them with over 100 recipes.

The New Sugar & Spice

Author : Samantha Seneviratne
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 1607747464
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book The New Sugar & Spice written by Samantha Seneviratne and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2016 James Beard Award nominee featuring more than eighty recipes from New York-based food writer and author of the popular dessert blog Love, Cake. Raise your desserts to a whole new level of flavor with The New Sugar & Spice, a collection of more than eighty unique, unexpected, and uniformly delicious recipes for spice-centric sweets. Veteran baker Samantha Seneviratne’s recipes will open your eyes to a world of baking possibilities: Her spicy, pepper-flecked Chile-Chocolate Truffles prove that heat and sweet really do go hand-in-hand, and a fresh batch of aromatic, cinnamon-laced Maple Sticky Buns will have the whole family racing into the kitchen. Discover new recipes from around the globe, such as Sri Lankan Love Cake or Swedish-inspired Saffron Currant Braid. Or, give your classic standbys a bold upgrade, such as making Raspberry Shortcakes with zingy Double Ginger Biscuits. Filled with fascinating histories, origin stories, and innovative uses for the world’s most enticing spices—including vanilla, cinnamon, peppercorns, and cardamom—The New Sugar & Spice guarantees that dessert will be the most talked-about part of your meal.

Mighty Spice Cookbook

Author : John Gregory-Smith
Publisher : Duncan Baird Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781848990340
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Mighty Spice Cookbook written by John Gregory-Smith and published by Duncan Baird Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Mighty Spice Cookbook' will take you on a culinary journey across the globe - with 100 inspiring recipes from the Far East, North Africa and South America.

The Spice Tree

Author : Nisha Katona
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473550874
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book The Spice Tree written by Nisha Katona and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the secrets to cook authentic family-style and takeaway favourite curries at home from Mowgli founder and curry evangelist Nisha Katona. 'Nisha's book is brilliant - stunning recipes' -- Tom Kerridge Beautiful, tasty, delicious food that I could eat every day. - Simon Rimmer Nisha's food is good for the soul - bowls of comfort and platefuls of joy. Her recipes are simple and utterly delicious -- Lorraine Kelly 'This is simply one of the best books on Indian food I've come across' -- ***** Reader review 'By far the best cookery book I've ever bought' -- ***** Reader review 'Every recipe has been a hit!' -- ***** Reader review *********************************************************************************************** Mowgli founder and 'curry evangelist' Nisha Katona shares all the secrets from her Indian family kitchen, passed down through the generations, so you can cook your favourite curries at home. Introducing her concept of the 'spice tree' - a simple infographic formula to show you which spices and ingredients go best together - Nisha will demonstrate how to get that authentic curry flavour every time. Discover new and inventive recipes that showcase the perfect flavour pairings of the Indian kitchen, including: *Steamed Bengali Trout *Salmon and Cauliflower Curry *Mackerel with Nigella and Tomato *Goan Fish Curry *Butter Chicken *Quail Masala *Railway Goat Curry *Spiced Ginger Lamb Raan *Green Dahl with Rhubarb and Ginger *Puy Lentils with Cardamom and Garam Masala *Peanut and Potato Powa With stunning photography, easy to follow recipes and accessible explanations of flavour pairings, this will change the way you approach Indian cuisine!

The Spice Cookbook

Author : Avanelle Day
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781626543607
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (436 download)

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Download or read book The Spice Cookbook written by Avanelle Day and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every food and cooking lover's cookbook collection contains at least one or two volumes that look a little worse for wear; their torn jackets conceal faded olive oil stains, a faint dusting of fl our lingers between their dog-eared pages. These are the cookbooks we turn to time and time again. They lay open on our kitchen counters while we chop, grind, and dice. They guide you through countless hours of sautéing, braising, and broiling. Indeed, these "desert island" cookbooks are few and far between, but The Spice Cookbook is chief among them.First published in 1964, The Spice Cookbook is an astounding treasury of recipes from around the world. As the title implies, this book contains a wealth of fascinating and mouth-watering information about a huge range of spices and herbs including flavor profiles, uses (culinary and otherwise), and historical information about where each herb and spice originated and how they made their way around the globe. Peppered with beautiful watercolors and line drawings, this book will take you on a delicious culinary journey through time and space.With over 1400 recipes, The Spice Cookbook is an excellent, well-rounded cookbook. Recipes range in complexity from staples like simple baked breads, grains, and vegetables, to exotic international dishes that will challenge even a seasoned cook. A wonderful gift for a loved one or for yourself, The Spice Cookbook transforms the kitchen into a place of haute cuisine without being pretentious in the least bit... my, how refreshing!

The Spice Merchant's Daughter

Author : Christina Arokiasamy
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN 13 : 0307396282
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book The Spice Merchant's Daughter written by Christina Arokiasamy and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2008 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was the aroma. The exotic scent of spices: rich, alluring, and almost magical. A scent that would sometimes overpower the freshness in the air and sometimes subtly mingle with it to create a tantalizing bouquet. A scent that would always bring me back to my childhood. Growing up enveloped in the aromas of her mother’s spice stall in Kuala Lumpur, Christina Arokiasamy developed an artist’s sense of how to combine and use spices in traditional and innovative ways. In The Spice Merchant’s Daughter, she shares her family’s spice secrets, expertly guiding and enticing home cooks to enliven their repertoires. Christina weaves evocative stories of cooking at her mother’s side with real-world practical advice gleaned not only from working in professional kitchens but also from tackling the nightly task of getting a home-cooked dinner on the table for her family of four using American ingredients. She shows how easy it is to build layers of complex flavor to create 100 tempting Southeast Asian–inspired recipes, including Lemon Pepper Wings, Spicy Beef Salad, Steamed Snapper with Tamarind-Ginger Sauce, Cardamom Butter Rice with Sultanas, and Coconut Flan Infused with Star Anise. She unlocks the transformative power of homemade spice rubs, curry pastes, and sauces, as well as chutneys and pickles, enabling home cooks to bring new depth and dimension to their favorite dishes. With lush photography and a chapter identifying and defining key pantry ingredients and aromatics, The Spice Merchant’s Daughter both inspires and empowers, awakening the senses and unlocking the alluring world of spices.

Milk, Spice and Curry Leaves

Author : Ruwanmali Samarakoon-Amunugama
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
ISBN 13 : 1771513306
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (715 download)

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Download or read book Milk, Spice and Curry Leaves written by Ruwanmali Samarakoon-Amunugama and published by TouchWood Editions. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This vegetable and seafood-heavy book has recipes for all the classics . . . I would plead for as a kid . . . It's a technique-heavy book, full of reliable instructions and gorgeous, nostalgic photographs." —Epicurious Ruwanmali Samarakoon-Amunugama's childhood memories of visits to her parents' homeland in Sri Lanka were filled with colourful trips to the market, lively, happy meals with her extended family, and long, scenic car rides from the capital of Colombo, past tea estates and farmers' stalls, into the hill country around Kandy. In Milk, Spice and Curry Leaves, Ruwan shares the rustic, tropical flavours of these Sri Lankan visits—sweet pineapple and mango, bitter gourd, toothsome cashews, spicy chili pepper, tart lime, and many more—in recipes designed with North American home cooks in mind. She introduces the three pillars of Sri Lankan cuisine: coconut milk, rice, and spice, and walks readers through the steps to make the two foundational Sri Lankan curry powders (roasted and unroasted). She also goes into detail on specialty products—like goraka, pandanus leaves, tamarind, and young jackfruit—always with attention to using ingredients available in North American grocery stores. With lush food photography and styling, hand-drawn illustrations, heirloom photos and ephemera, Milk, Spice and Curry Leaves is an invitation to a way of cooking and a family of traditions from the country known as "the Pearl of the Indian Ocean."

Spiced

Author : America's Test Kitchen
Publisher : America's Test Kitchen
ISBN 13 : 194525677X
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (452 download)

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Download or read book Spiced written by America's Test Kitchen and published by America's Test Kitchen. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harness the power of spices to take your dishes from simple to spectacular with 139 exciting recipes, plus find 47 easy spice blends and condiments you can use many ways. Spices: You probably have a cabinet full of them, but do you know how to make the most of them? Spiced opens up the world of possibility hidden in your own pantry, with six chapters, each of which shares a way to use spices to amp up the flavor of your cooking, along with foolproof recipes that put these simple techniques to work. Sprinkle a finishing salt you make from sea salt and herbs on seared white fish fillets to make them special. Make a different roast chicken every week by applying a different rub. Learn the best spices to use in curries--and when to add them for fragrant (not dusty) results. Add flavor--and texture--with homemade blends (you'll eat your spinach when it's topped with pistachio dukkah). Infuse condiments with spices (try chipotle ketchup on a burger). With the following six simple techniques, plus vibrant recipes, you'll find yourself not only spooning chili powder into the chili pot but making the chili powder yourself, or flavoring desserts with saffron or cardamom rather than just cinnamon. #1: Season smarter with salt and pepper. You'll learn about brining, using peppercorns of all colors, and making finishers like sriracha salt. #2: Give meat and vegetables a rub. We'll provide blends that you can put to use in our recipes (try juniper and fennel on salmon) or your own. #3: Bloom and toast. Bring out ground spices' complexity by cooking them in oil; unlock dried chiles' fruity or nutty flavors by toasting them. #4: Finish foods with flair. Spice-and-nut/seed blends likes shichimi togarashi (a mix of spices, orange zest, and sesame seeds) add texture, too. #5: Let spices steep. Infuse spices into condiments like pickled fennel that punches up chicken salad or rosemary oil to drizzle over bruschetta. #6: Bake with spices. Go beyond vanilla by rolling doughnuts in strawberry-black pepper sugar. Make your own rose water and add it to pistachio baklava.

Parveen the Spice Queen

Author : Parveen Ashraf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781916439894
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book Parveen the Spice Queen written by Parveen Ashraf and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-17 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parveen is passionate about her culture as well as her cuisine, as a wife and mum of three, she is a keen advocate of Indian home cooking as well as a TV Chef. After leaving the corporate world a decade ago, Parveen began demonstrating and teaching cooking around the UK, as well as Europe. She is a firm believer that with the right method and the right spices, anyone can create the most delicious authentic food. With this modern kitchen cookbook, Parveen demystifies the art of Indian cooking with simple step by step instructions, top tips on how to get the best from her recipes and beautiful clear images. Every recipe has a light hearted and personal anecdote, giving an insight into Parveen's family life and Asian culture... But, the real beauty of her recipes is that they really work. If you love Indian food and have always wanted to learn how to cook it then this is the perfect book for you!

Modern Spice

Author : Monica Bhide
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416566899
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Modern Spice written by Monica Bhide and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-04-21 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in New Delhi, raised in the Middle East, and living in Washington, D.C., acclaimed food writer Monica Bhide is the perfect representative of the new generation of Indian American cooks who have taken traditional dishes, painstakingly prepared by their Indian mothers and grandmothers, and updated them for modern American lifestyles and tastes. Respectful of the techniques and history of Indian cuisine but eager to experiment, Bhide has written simple but deeply flavorful recipes. Modern Spice takes the vibrant tastes of India into the twenty-first century with a cookbook that is young, fun, sassy, and bold. Dishes like Pomegranate Shrimp, Paneer and Fig Pizza, and Coriander-and-Fennel-Crusted Lamb Chops are contemporary and creative. Bhide pours Guava Bellinis and Tamaritas for her guests, and serves Chile Pea Puffs and Indian Chicken Wings; instead of Chicken Tikka Masala, she serves Chicken with Mint and Ginger Rub. Make-ahead condiments such as Pineapple Lentil Relish and Kumquat and Mango Chutney with Onion Seeds add a piquant accent to the simplest dish. There are plenty of options for everyday meals, including Butternut Squash Stew with Jaggery, Indian-Style Chili in Bread Bowls, and Crabby Vermicelli, along with plentiful recipes for elegant dishes like Tamarind-Glazed Honey Shrimp and Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Paneer. For an original and effortless finish, spoon Raspberry and Fig Jam Topping over tart frozen yogurt or a store-bought pound cake, or if you have more time, tempt guests with exotic sweets such as Saffron-Cardamom Macaroons or Rice Pudding and Mango Parfait. As Mark Bittman says in his foreword, "there is not a cuisine that uses spices with more grace and craft than that of India," and Bhide's recipes do so, but without long and daunting lists of exotic ingredients. In keeping with its local approach to global flavors, Modern Spice includes a guide to the modern Indian pantry and Monica's thoughtful, charming essays on food, culture, and family. Eight pages of gorgeous color photographs showcase the recipes.