Transform your dishes from bland and boring to punchy and flavorsome with this definitive guide to spices.It's time to spice up your home cooking!Taking the periodic table of spices as a starting point, this adventurous recipe book explores the science behind the art of making incredible spice blends to help you release the flavor in your dishes. Discover a spice book like no other from TV personality, food scientist and bestselling author, Dr Stuart Farrimond. Sure to get your tastebuds tingling, you can explore: - 52 exciting recipes from around the world which showcase each spice blend- An explanation of what spices are and how they're produced- Which countries favor which spices and a bit of the history behind it- Dozens of spice blends you can make and what you can use it for- A reference guide where you can conveniently look up each spice to understand how to use it- Color-coded charts to help you learn the chemical compound that make up the flavors- Instructions on how to design your own spice blends- Beautiful photographs of spices and foodGreat cooking goes beyond following a recipe - it's knowing how to use the right combination of spices and herbs to get the greatest possible flavor from your dishes. From learning how the flavor compounds within spices work together to exploring the world's top spices, this is the perfect cookbook for curious cooks and adventurous foodies. Whether you're a fan of spice seeking to experiment with new flavor combinations, or simply a beginner-level home cook looking to advance your knowledge on all things spice related, this is a must-have volume also doubling up as a great coffee table book for the whole family to love.If you've ever wondered why some spices taste stronger than others or how to make your own personal garam masala, The Science of Spice has all the answers! Discover how to use spices for cooking to become more creative in the kitchen, and explore the multiple ways that spices can endlessly heighten your eating experience.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? This series from DK is designed to help you perfect your cooking with practical instruction - and the science behind it. There are more cookbooks to discover from The Science of... series giving you the essentials to cook up a storm! Find the answers to your everyday cooking questions and get more out of your recipes with The Science of Cooking, paired together they make the ideal cookery gifts for your food-loving friends too! Read more

“This incredible, in-depth, and easy-to-access resource is a must for all of us who wish to learn more about healing ourselves through the plant world.” —Shiva Rose, actress, activist, and founder of The Local Rose JJ Pursell, the bestselling author of The Herbal Apothecary, is back with a complete, one-stop resource for herbal remedies that heal and nurture the whole family. Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary offers safe, trusted natural remedies written by a board-certified naturopathic physician. It starts with master recipes for tinctures, salves, teas, capsules, oils, washes, and more. Once you understand how to make these basic formulations, you can access the more than 375 specific recipes that address a range of health concerns from the common cold and headaches to insomnia and digestive issues. Comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and beautifully packaged, Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary will become your go-to guide for sustained health and wellness.   Read more

A clear, approachable guide to the world of sesame, from halva, tahini, and sesame oil, to togarashi, gomasio and furikake, with 80+ vegetarian-forward recipes, from the founder of popular tahini outfit Seed+Mill in New York’s historic Chelsea Market.ONE OF EPICURIOUS’S BEST COOKBOOKS OF SPRINGWith its delicious nutty taste, nutritional density, and long shelf life, the sesame seed is a tiny ingredient with an enormous cultural impact and a deeply rich history.In Sesame, Rachel Simons, co-founder of Seed + Mill, celebrates the evolution, history, and diversity of this classic ingredient. Whether it’s in the form of a seed, tahini (a ground sesame paste), sesame oil, or halva (a delicate, fudge-like candy made from sesame paste), readers will learn to incorporate sesame in 80+ traditional and modern global recipes, including Sweet & Salty Sesame Challah; Pear and Pistachio Breakfast Loaf with Sesame Streusel; Lemony Orecchiette with Sesame Pangrattato; Gomasio-Crusted Salmon Skewers; and Tahini Swirled Pavlova with Labneh, Berries & Halva Flakes.Through vibrant photography, evocative storytelling, and contributions from a slate of noted chefs and food luminaries across the globe, including David Lebovitz, Molly Yeh, Nisha Vora, and Zoë François, Sesame is a loving culinary tribute to the sesame seed: how it has transformed dishes, how it has been translated by different culinary cultures, and how it has tied people and places together through generations. Read more

Herbs & Spices is the essential cook's companion, now redesigned and updated with all new recipes. A classic reference, the best-selling Herbs & Spices is a trusted resource in the kitchen, with more than 200 unique herbs and spices from around the world showcased alongside gorgeous, full-color photography, flavor notes, and pairings. This new, updated edition includes the newest herbs, spices, and flavorings influencing global cuisine today, plus more than 180 recipes for main dishes, marinades, pastas, pickles, and sauces. Part spice cookbook, part kitchen encyclopedia, Herbs & Spices offers handy seasoning how-tos: How to identify and choose the best herbs, spices, and other flavorings. How to prepare and cook with them to ensure you are making the most of their flavors. How to make your own blends, spice rubs, sauces, and more - then customize them for your family's palate. Herbs & Spicesis perfect for beginning cooks just setting up a kitchen, foodies exploring the deliciously exotic mash-ups of today's modern cooking, and experts looking for ways to experiment with new flavor combinations. This practical illustrated reference book gives you all the guidance you need to become a master of seasonings and to make tantalizing food from around the world. Read more

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In this book you will learn many ways to prepare your "broccoli" in order to reach the outer limits of space. This book is much more than a cookbook though! I will teach you how to curate the perfect level of elevation by diving into the more common and useful terpenes. In these elevated pages you will also find an area to document the different strains of "broccoli" you partake in. Keep track of names, flavors, effects, pros and cons. This book was lovingly crafted and I am so excited to finally bring to my Gumpling's this guide to an elevated state of living!This book also features fun coloring pages to occupy your creative elevated process. Read more

Spice things up in the kitchen! Rubs, Third Edition will be your guide to season any dish so you can create your own signature concoction!Part of The Art of Entertaining series, this new and expanded edition of the bestselling book by John Whalen III makes it even easier to season any dish and features:Over 175 recipes for rubs, marinades, glazes, and bastes A guide to flavor profiles – like “spicy,” “sweet,” “savory,” and “tangy" – and the types of proteins on which each one works best Directions for using the appropriate rub, marinade, glaze, or baste depending on how you are planning to cook your foodThis handbook is a perfect gift for family and friends that love to grill, and they’ll be sure to invite you to their next Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day BBQ shindig. Or buy it for yourself and enjoy cooking in the great outdoors!Rubs is packed with recipes you can use in the kitchen, too, which are also a great starting point for your own bespoke dishes. With this flavor-packed handbook at the ready, you won’t believe how good these easy-to-follow recipes will make your food taste. Read more

A comprehensive and lushly photographed guide to growing and using healing plants, including recipes, from the founder of the Chestnut School of Herbal MedicineThis is the ultimate reference for anyone looking to bring the beauty and therapeutic properties of plants into their garden, kitchen, and home apothecary. Both informative and accessible, it covers how to plan your garden (including container gardening for small spaces); essential information on seed propagation, soil quality, and holistic gardening practices; 30 detailed profiles of must-know plants (including growing information, medicinal properties, and how to use them); foundational principles of herbalism; step-by-step photographic tutorials for preparing botanical medicine and healing foods; and 70 recipes for teas, tinctures, oils, salves, syrups, and more. Packed with sumptuous photography, this book will appeal to home gardeners who want to branch out to culinary and medicinal herbs, home cooks and those interested in natural wellness, and novice and skillful herbalists alike. Read more

A guide to creating vegan versions of pantry staples--from dairy and meat substitutes such as vegan yogurt, mayo, bacon, and cheese, to dressings, sauces, cookies, and more. Kitchen crafters know the pleasure of making their own staples and specialty foods, whether it's cultured sour cream or a stellar soup stock. It's a fresher, healthier, more natural approach to eating and living. Now vegans who are sick of buying over-processed, over-packaged products can finally join the homemade revolution. Studded with full-color photos, The Homemade Vegan Pantry celebrates beautiful, handcrafted foods that don't take a ton of time, from ice cream and pizza dough, to granola and breakfast sausage. Miyoko Schinner guides readers through the techniques for making French-style buttercreams, roasted tomatoes, and pasta without special equipment. Her easy methods make "slow food" fast, and full of flavor. The Homemade Vegan Pantry raises the bar on plant-based cuisine, not only for vegans and vegetarians, but also for the growing number of Americans looking to eat lighter and healthier, and anyone interested in a handcrafted approach to food. Read more

Whisk up perfection in no time! Elevate your next culinary creation from forgettable to fantastic by crafting your own signature concoction.You know the saying: Behind every great salad stands an even greater dressing. With Dressings, you're sure to never run out of options! This is the only dressing bible you'll ever need -- full of useful ideas for any season and for any occasion. New to making dressings, sauces, and dips of your own? No problem!Dressings includes: Over 200 recipes for marinades, dips, and sauces, many of which include less than four ingredients and take less than five minutes to prepareChapters dedicated to vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, bold flavors, sauces and dips, the sweet stuff, and oil infusionsClassic favorites such as Pesto Potato Salad Dressing, No-vinegar Vinaigrette, Lemon-Thyme dressing, and many moreFrom rose water vinaigrette to smoky ranch, Dressings gives you the tools to spice up any meal. Fresh ingredients deserve a dressing to match, and the recipes inside couldn't be easier to make. Save yourself a trip to the store (not to mention the expense of store-bought dressings) and give your meal a much-needed kick with dressings! Read more

A beautiful fiftieth-anniversary edition of the essential Indian cookbook—"the final word on the subject" (The New York Times)—featuring a new introduction by the author and a new foreword by Yotam Ottolenghi An instant classic upon publication, this book teaches home cooks perfect renditions of dishes such as Mulligatawny Soup, Whole Wheat Samosas, and Chicken Biryani, alongside Green Beans with Mustard, Khitcherie Unda (scrambled eggs, Indian style), and Nargisi Kofta (large meatballs stuffed with hard-boiled eggs).The “queen of Indian cooking" (Saveur), Madhur Jaffrey helped introduce generations of American home cooks to the foods of the subcontinent. In An Invitation to Indian Cooking—widely considered one of the best cookbooks of all time and enshrined in the James Beard Foundation’s Cookbook Hall of Fame—Jaffrey gives readers a sweeping survey of the rich culinary traditions of her home.Living in London and homesick, she was prompted to re-create the dishes of her Delhi childhood. Jaffrey taught herself the art of Indian cuisine and, in this groundbreaking book, she shares those lessons with us all. Featuring more than 160 recipes, the book covers everything from appetizers, soups, vegetables, and meats to fish, chutneys, breads, desserts, and more.From recipes for formal occasions to the making of everyday staples such as dals, pickles, and relishes, Jaffrey’s “invitation” has proved irresistible for generations of American home cooks.Beautifully redesigned—and with a new foreword by the author and a new introduction by superfan, Yotam Ottolenghi—and featuring Jaffrey's own illustrations, this anniversary edition celebrates An Invitation to Indian Cooking’s half a century as the go-to text on Indian cooking. Read more

From TikTok sensation Condiment Claire, a quirky and informative guide to the flavor enhancers we can’t get enough of, with dozens of recipes for making and using condiments of all descriptionsClaire Dinhut soared to internet fame tasting and rating hundreds of jams, mustards, and butters, showing how she incorporates condiments into virtually every bite she takes. Often posting from the remote French village where her father maintains a fourteenth-century mill, she delighted followers with her charmingly casual approach to preserving and pickling, showing how easy it is to transform seasonal produce and kitchen odds and ends into homemade condiments that will enhance any meal and create unique gifts.The Condiment Book captures the role condiments play in defining food cultures around the world, pairing brief histories of flavoring agents from ketchup to kimchi with tutorials on creating unique flavor combos to suit your own palate. In chapters devoted to Butters and Salts, Fruit in Jars, Hot Sauces, Pickles and Ferments, Dips, and of course Mustards and Mayo, Claire guides readers through the making of condiments to give or keep, and offers a handful of “condiment companions” ideal for serving alongside the cook’s handiwork. Helpful charts and graphics give abundant ideas for pairing condiments and flavors, extending the use of these versatile products far beyond the expected.Packed with lush photos, cheerful “doodles” and the whipsmart observations of a Harvard-educated, bilingual gourmand obsessed with everything salty, spicy, bitter, and sweet, The Condiment Book is the ideal gift for any cook eager to dip a toe into the world of preserving, or any food lover looking for new and exciting ways to use those bottles and jars knocking around their pantry. Read more

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Unlock the secrets of cannabis-infused cooking with Herbally Infused and Chronically Bemused - The Masterpiece. This cookbook offers over 60 space-themed recipes, from beginner-friendly weed edibles to advanced THC-infused meals, drinks, and desserts. Whether you're new to cooking with cannabis or a seasoned chef looking for fun, creative recipes, you'll find detailed instructions on making cannabis butter and oil, along with a variety of treats like Nutella brownies, cosmic mac and cheese, and more. With its playful design and stoner-approved recipes, this is your ultimate guide to creating delicious infused dishes at home. Perfect for cannabis enthusiasts, home cooks, and anyone interested in elevating their culinary skills. Read more

Did you know there’s a powerful herbal medicine chest in your kitchen?Imagine being prepared for that next cold, scrape, headache, digestive issue, stressful day, or sleepless night with simple ingredients from your cupboard. Instead of pills, reach for:Cinnamon Tea to soothe your throat . . . Garlic Hummus to support your immune system . . . Ginger Lemon Tea for cold and flu symptoms . . . Cayenne Salve to relieve sore muscles . . . Cardamom Chocolate Mousse Cake for heart health . . . A glass of Spiced Cold Brew Coffee as a powerful antioxidant . . .Alchemy of Herbs will show you how to transform common ingredients into foods and remedies that heal. What were once everyday flavorings will become your personal kitchen apothecary. While using herbs can often seem complicated or costly, this book offers a way to learn that’s as simple and inexpensive as cooking dinner.With the guidance of herbalist Rosalee de la Forêt, you’ll understand how to match the properties of each plant to your own unique needs, for a truly personalized approach to health for you and your family. In addition to offering dozens of inspiring recipes, Rosalee examines the history and modern-day use of 29 popular herbs, supporting their healing properties with both scientific studies and in-depth research into herbal energetics. Grow your knowledge of healing herbs and spices and start using nature’s pharmacy to feed, heal, and nurture your whole family! Read more

An accessible exploration of how herbs can be used for medicinal and culinary purposes year round, from gardening to cooking—you'll learn how to use herbs in a myriad of life-changing ways.Herbs in Every Season offers gardeners, herbalists, cooks, and homesteaders a new way of looking at herbs throughout the year. Herbalists will learn how an herb’s growth habits inform its medicinal capabilities, and gardeners will gain insight on herbs as integral culinary plants for the kitchen garden, pollinator plants for perennial borders, and key ingredients for a home apothecary. ​With detailed plant profiles, Bevin Cohen encourages a year-round perspective on growing and using herbs in tandem with the seasons. He assures any newcomer that herbs are not only easy to grow, but also forgiving. Readers will take delight in:     ·Simple, homegrown recipes and preservation techniques for tonics, teas, meals, and treats    ·Herbal remedies and useful DIY applications for common ailments such as sunburns and mosquito bites    ·Deep insight on how the life cycle of an herb contributes to its medicinal and culinary properties    ·How a seasonal herbal approach can provide a much-needed process of cyclical re-connection to the earth Start a new seasonal routine today with Herbs in Every Season! Read more

This comprehensive guide to Indian cooking explores the myriad regional varieties of authentic, healthy and lesser known Indian recipes. Monisha covers a varied range of dishes as well as providing insights into ingredients, techniques and step-by-step masterclasses.With chapters broken down into: Rice, Breads, Meat, Fish & Seafood, Poultry, Eggs, Dairy, Lentils & Beans, Vegetables, Snack & Sides, Grills, Salads & Raitas, Chutneys & Relishes, Desserts and Drinks, Monisha covers a varied range of dishes as well as providing insights into ingredients, techniques and step-by-step masterclasses to help you recreate classic and popular recipes.Monisha offers a vivid overview of India's colourful traditions and geographical differences, from the earthy lentil dishes of the North to the coconut-based curries which are a staple in the South. Including advice on the building blocks of Indian cuisine, such as how to make a basic curry and how to cook the perfect rice, plus tips on the different varieties of rice and how to shop for the best type for each dish. Monisha teaches you how to make traditional Indian food at home, based on the principles of good health and touching on the values of Ayurveda.The Indian Cookery Course is the ultimate guide to everything you ever wanted to know about Indian food. Read more

🌿 Amish Home Remedies: Discover the 40-in-1 Natural Healing Guide with 1000+ Proven Herbal Cures for Everyday Ailments 🌿Are you tired of relying on over-the-counter medications filled with chemicals, side effects, and uncertainty?What if you could heal your family naturally, using time-tested remedies passed down through generations?Picture this: a world where you can confidently care for your family using remedies crafted from nature’s wisdom, all while saving time, money, and stress.This 40 Books in 1 packed with 1000+ herbal remedies is your roadmap to a healthier, more authentic lifestyle.You’ll learn how to embrace the timeless traditions of Amish herbal wisdom and apply them to your modern life — quickly, safely, and effectively. If you’re tired of remedies loaded with side effects, leaving you uncertain about what’s really safe for your kids, and you want to reconnect with simpler, proven methods to boost your family’s wellness without sacrificing hours of research or experimenting, then you’ve just found Your Ultimate 40-in-1 Solution: “Amish Home Remedies”.✔ What You’ll Find Inside:Effortless Herbal Teas & Decoctions – Learn how to prepare soothing herbal drinks like calming chamomile blends and energizing morning infusions to address everyday ailments.DIY Salves and Oils Made Simple – Create skin-nourishing salves and muscle-relief balms with easy-to-follow recipes designed for busy lifestyles.Stress & Anxiety Remedies for the Whole Family – Discover calming tinctures and teas tailored for both parents and children to create peace in your home.Herbal Care for Kids – Safe, gentle remedies for fevers, colds, and tummy troubles that even the pickiest little ones will love.Digestive Health Solutions – Probiotic tonics, soothing teas, and herbal remedies to nurture gut health naturally.1000+ Seasonal Wellness Remedies – Stay strong year-round with immune-boosting elderberry tonics, winter warming blends, and summer cooling elixirs.🎁 Bonuses Included with Your Purchase:Checklist of Materials or Herbs to Collect – Never forget an essential ingredient again with this handy guide.Seasonal Planner for Herb Harvesting – Plan your herbal garden year-round for maximum results.Tables for Dosages and Storage Durations – Keep your remedies safe and effective with clear, easy-to-use reference guides.Imagine a home filled with the comforting aroma of herbal teas, jars of hand-crafted remedies lining your shelves, and the confidence that comes from knowing exactly what’s going into your family’s wellness routine.This isn’t just about health — it’s about empowerment.🌟 Click “Buy Now” and step into the world of Amish wisdom for modern families. Don’t wait—every moment without these time-tested remedies is a missed opportunity for better health, naturally! 🌟 Read more

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Discover the many healing and culinary uses of the familiar wild plant, the dandelion, with this colorful, accessible guide from a leading medical herbalist.Dandelion Medicine, 2nd Edition is a colorful dive into the many creative uses of dandelions for food and medicine. From dandelion root “coffee” to dandelion flower cookies, there are dozens of delicious ways to use the plant in food, and all parts of the dandelion are medicinal in a variety of ways. Dandelion is a flower that almost everyone knows from a young age, so there’s little danger of harvesting the wrong plant—making it ideal for the novice forager. Author Brigitte Mars has been an herbalist for more than 50 years, and has developed an extensive knowledge of and love for the plant over that time. In addition to providing ideas for ways to use the plant, she also shares some of the history and lore surrounding the dandelion, creating a book that is both a practical guide and a fascinating read.   Read more