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How to Add Flavor: An Introduction to Spices and Herbs
How to Add Flavor: An Introduction to Spices and Herbs is a cooking guide for novice cooks who want to learn how herbs and spices affect dishes. It covers 15 spices and herbs, a tutorial with four adaptable recipes, salt and pepper, and 60 recipes organised by featured ingredient.
At a glance
- Introduces 15 spices and herbs, from basil and turmeric to cumin and thyme, with descriptions of their aromas, flavours and pairings.
- A tutorial uses four recipes to demonstrate how changing herbs and spices can alter a dish.
- Includes a section on using salt and pepper, plus 60 recipes organised by featured spice or herb.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines ingredient introductions with recipes, giving readers ways to apply the flavour and pairing guidance in cooking.
- The four tutorial dishes include chicken, pot roast, salmon and tofu, offering examples across several meal types.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Robert Rose Publishers |
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| Publication date | 1 October 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0778807347 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0778807346 |
| Weight listed | 586 g |
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| Dimensions | 19.13 x 1.35 x 25.3 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Novice cooks building familiarity with herbs, spices and flavour pairings.
- Readers looking for a recipe-led introduction to seasoning, including meat, fish and tofu dishes.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking an advanced reference or a comprehensive encyclopaedia of herbs and spices.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does the book cover?
It introduces 15 spices and herbs, their aromas, flavours and pairings, with guidance on salt and pepper.
How many recipes are included?
The listing describes 60 recipes, plus a separate tutorial featuring four dishes with variations in spices and herbs.
Who is the book aimed at?
The listing presents it as a guide for novice cooks who want to build confidence using herbs and spices.
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