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Introduction

Category: Misc

Author: The Savvybearcat

Date: 1/1/2007

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Variety is said to be the spice of life and, whereas for many
millions of people throughout the world, life has been a variety of
spices for centuries, it's only thanks to early explorers, who
returned home with shiploads of exotic spices, that Western culinary
art was transformed.

THE BOOK OF HOT & SPICY FOODS has a collection of over 100 beautifully
illustrated step-by-step recipes which include traditional favorites
like Steak au Poivre, Mexican Chili con Carne, Indonesian Gado Gado
and Creole Jambalaya, plus many Indian and Oriental dishes and lots
of sizzling new surprises and variations on a theme. Whether it's a
simple snack, a teatime treat or an elegant dinner party dish you're
after, this book has a recipe for all occasions.

Spices are invaluable for adding that special blend of heat or
fragrance and pungency to all manner of savory and sweet dishes.
Don't be daunted by those unfamiliar to you - try them, you'll never
know what you've been missing, but bear in mind that some are
stronger and fierier than others. If experimenting, it is wise to
start with small amounts - you can always add more to taste at a
later stage. And remember - the amount of spices in many of the
following recipes are suggested as a guide, so feel free to increase
or decrease the amounts according to personal preference.

It is the chili (in its various forms) that adds heat to a dish. You
will find instructions on how to prepare this fiery spice (without
getting burnt!), plus many recipes using it. There is also plenty of
information on all the other hot spices - muctard, pepper, cloves and
ginger - plus, of course, the more fragrant, aeromatic ones like
cardamom, cumin, nutmeg, etc. And no spice book would be complete
without recipes for making Curry Powder, Garam Masala, Five Spice
Powder, Mixed Spice, Pickling Spice and Harissa (a Middle Eastern
favorite).

The follwing recipes range from mild to hot or just wonderfully
spicy. It is surely a collection to please not only hot and spicy
food-lovers everywhere, but also tempting enough to persuade the
"uninitiated" to sample the delights of spicy foods!