Cook's Encyclopedia Of Spices

A fully comprehensive guide to all the familiar and lesser-known spices and traditional spice blends, complete with information on preparation and cooking. Features a photographic encyclopedia of 50 spices in all their forms, as well as more than 35 trditional spice mixtures, including curry powders, masalas, spice pastes and barbecue spices. Every entry has a detailed description of the spice's aroma, taste and appearance, and all its medicinal, domestic and culinary uses. Includes over 100 classic and contemporary recipes from around the world, each with easy-to-follow instructions and a glorious picture of the finished dish. The only reference source on identifying, preparing and using spices that you will ever need.