10 Best-ever Cookbooks [antikvár]

IntroductionIf variety is the spice of life, it certainly niiist be said that spices give life - or at least food - its varietyIn all their idiosyncratic guises, spices lend richness, lieat and complexity to literally every food imaginable, and it is impossible to conceive of a cuisine that does not benefit from unique and distinctive spicing. In tact, from the sun-drenched Caribbean to the bustling sidewalk-stalls ofThailand and the spirited southwestern United States, "hot and spicy" defines good eating for millions of people who would not dream of consuming bland, unseasoned food when piquant delights are available at every turn.Spices are nothing if not highly individual, well-defined and capable of transforming dishes with a single pinch. Indeed, for thousands of years, the right spice, or combination of spices, has helped define a nation's or a people's cuisine. Spices, once a valuable and precious commodity, are now readily available. Using them makes dining an adventure. Within the pages of Hot & Spicy you will tind an exhilarating, nund-expanding and palate-tingling collection of recipes from every corner of the world, from the fiery heat ofThailand's Hot-and-sour Prawn Soup, to the eye-watering North African Vegetable Couscous with Saffron & Harissa. Dishes to savour and to set your taste buds alight.