Herbs and Spices

Move Beyond the Same Old Seasonings

A single herb or spice can take a familiar meal in a completely new direction. This full-color illustrated guide introduces 100 herbs and spices from around the world, helping home cooks and curious food lovers discover what each ingredient tastes like, where it comes from and how it can be used.

The range moves from familiar favorites-basil, rosemary and cinnamon-to less-common discoveries such as ajwan, asafoetida, mahleb and shiso. Every entry includes a full-color photograph, while the accompanying text explores flavor, aroma, appearance, common forms, culinary pairings, cultural background and-where relevant-preparation, handling or storage.

Know What Each Ingredient Brings

• Match herbs and spices with meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, breads, drinks, desserts and more

• See how ingredients fit into Italian, Greek, Indian, Mexican, Middle Eastern and East Asian cooking

• Learn whether an ingredient is used fresh, dried, frozen, whole, ground or infused

• Find practical ideas for pesto, marinades, salads, teas, curries, baked goods and more

• Compare earthy, citrusy, floral, savory, sweet, hot, pungent and other flavor profiles

• Explore origins, cultural traditions and commonly cited traditional uses for educational context

Find the Flavor Your Meal Needs

The 100 entries are organized across seven themed chapters that range from Mediterranean and earthy ingredients to exotic, citrus, hot and fiery, and sweet and spicy choices. Browse by flavor family, compare related ingredients or look up an unfamiliar name before deciding how to use it.

Whether you want to rescue a bland meal, understand the ingredients already in your kitchen or finally try something you have always passed by, this guide gives you the knowledge and inspiration to experiment. Keep it within reach and let one new flavor lead to the next.

Open Your Kitchen to a World of Flavor: Get It Now!