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This book tells the story of the spicy berry's rise to prominence, showing that it was cultivated and venerated by the ancient people of Mesoamerica for millennia before Spanish explorers brought it back to Europe. It traces the chilli's spread along trading routes to every corner of the globe, and explores the many important spiritual and cultural links that we have formed with it, from its use as an aphrodisiac to, in more modern times, an especially masochistic kind of eating competition. Ultimately, the author uses the chili to tell a larger story of global trade, showing how the spread of spicy cuisine can tell us much about the global exchange--and sometimes domination--of culture.
Chilli and Mint will be an instant favourite for anyone who is interested in food and spice (but not necessarily spicy food!) or the intricacies of Indian home cooking. Written by Torie True, an established food writer and cookery teacher, this beautiful cookbook contains over 100 recipes to bring a little more spice into your culinary repertoire. Chilli and Mint takes readers on an informative and intoxicating journey from breakfasts worth getting up for, comforting dals and punchy chutneys to sweet and savoury treats, staple Indian breads and spice blends. There are plenty of tips and tricks for creating successful dishes from scratch, alongside a wealth of information on Indian spices, suppliers, kitchen equipment, fresh ingredients and menu ideas. By following Torie's accessible step-by-step recipes, anyone can explore the everyday delights of India's wonderfully diverse cuisine at home.
Chile peppers are hot--they add culinary fire to dishes from a variety of cuisines and inspire near-fanatical devotion in vegetable gardeners and collectors. The Complete Chile Pepper Book, by world-renowned chile experts Dave DeWitt and Paul W. Bosland, shares detailed profiles of the one hundred most popular chile varieties and include information on how to grow and cultivate them successfully, along with tips on planning, garden design, growing in containers, dealing with pests and disease, and breeding and hybridizing. Techniques for processing and preserving include canning, pickling, drying, and smoking. Eighty-five mouth-watering recipes show how to use the characteristic heat of chile peppers in beverages, sauces, appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, and desserts. This gorgeously illustrated, must-have reference for pepper-obsessed gardeners and cooks.
Smitten by a love of hot peppers, journalist Richard Schweid traveled to the capital of the U.S. hot sauce industry, New Iberia, Louisiana. This is Cajun country, and capsicum (as hot peppers are known botanically) thrive in the region's salty, oil-rich soil like nowhere else. At once an entertaining exploration of the history and folklore that surround hot peppers and a fascinating look at the industry built around the fiery crop, Schweid's book also offers a sympathetic portrait of a culture and a people in the midst of economic and social change. This edition of Hot Peppers has been thoroughly updated and includes some twenty-five recipes for such deliciously spicy dishes as crawfish etouffee, jambalaya, and okra shrimp gumbo.
From a single plant in a window to a large greenhouse collection, this edition provides a guide to the pitfalls and pleasures of chilli growing. It provides advice on where and when to grow, how to choose varieties and planting seeds, and care of seedlings and larger plants.
Winner of the 2018 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award in "International" category Finalist for the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Book Awards A collection of 100 recipes for regional Mexican food from the popular San Francisco restaurant. The true spirit, roots, and flavors of regional Mexican cooking—from Puebla, Mexico City, Michoacán, the Yucatán, and beyond--come alive in this cookbook from Gonzalo Guzman, head chef at San Francisco restaurant Nopalito. Inspired by food straight from the sea and the land, Guzman transforms simple ingredients, such as masa and chiles, into bright and flavor-packed dishes. The book includes fundamental techniques of ...
This cookbook was written in response to the chilli sauce and chillies coming of age. No longer just a condiment for fries, sauce producers across the globe have realized that the subtle, complex and piquant flavours of the gourmet chilli sauces,can now be used as a bases for some of the finest cuisine. From the mildest to the hottest all tastes are catered for.
"The definitive book on Korean cuisine by "YouTube's Korean Julia Child" and the author of Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking." --
Superhots are sweeping the world. Chili peppers are getting hotter all the time, reaching well into the millions on the famous Scoville Heat Unit scale. With Bhut Jolokias, 7-Pots, Scorpions, Carolina Reapers and more, the list keeps growing. If you've ever been curious about cooking with them, this book is for you.We have information on dehydrating, making powders, infusing alcohols and vinegars, making chili oils and more, including 100 recipes using these pods of pure heat.WHAT'S INSIDE?* An Introduction to Our Collection* What is a Superhot Chili Pepper?* Ten Tips for Cooking with Superhots* Types of Superhot Chili Peppers* Superhot Recipes o Superhot Sauces o Superhot Hot Sauces o Superhot Salsas o Superhot Dips and Spreads o Kick-Start Your Morning o Pots of Super Heat o Superhot Dude Food o Superhot Seafood o Ornery Odds and Ends o Desserts and Sweets with Heat* Infusing Alcohols and Vinegars* Making Superhot Chili Oils* Dehydrating and Making Chili Powders* Making Superhot Salts* Thank You