Seasoning Savvy

This book discusses over a hundred herbs, spices, flavorings and blends in detail, telling what they are and how to select, store and use them—and what you might substitute if they are unavailable. Not a cookbook, Seasoning Savvy is an adjunct to every cookbook and will help you get the most out of the seasonings you use to flavor your food. An indispensable resource for professional cooks, culinary arts students, and home cooks.

Acknowledgments , Introduction , Increasing Popularity of Seasonings , Herb or Spice? , Herb or 'Erb? , Flavor , The Benefits of Flavor , How to Use This Book , Culinary Practice , Selecting Seasonings , Storage , Drying Herbs , Freezing Herbs and Herbal Dishes , Chopping Herbs , Toasting Spices , Measuring , "Freshening" a Recipe , Adjusting Seasonings , Leavings , Citrus , Teas and Tisanes , Individual Seasonings , Ajowan , Allspice , Almond , Amchur , Angelica , Anise , Annatto , Asafetida , Avocado Leaf , Balm , Basil , Bay Leaf , Borage , Caraway , Cardamom , Cassia , Celery , Chervil , Chiles , Chive , Chocolate , Cinnamon , Clove , Coconut , Coriander , Cumin , Curry Leaf , Dill , Epazote , Fennel , Fenugreek , Galangal , Garlic , Ginger , Golpar , Grain of Paradise , Hoja Santa , Hyssop , Juniper Berry , Lavender , Lemon , Lemon Grass , Lemon Verbena , Licorice , Lime , Mace , Mahaleb , Marigold , Marjoram , Mastic , Mints , Monarda , Mustard , Nigella Seed , Nutmeg , Orange , Oregano , Paprika , Parsley , Pepper , Perilla , Pink Peppercorn , Poppy Seed , Rose , Roesmary , Safflower , Saffron , Sage , Salam Leaf , Salep , Salt , Sassafras , Savory , Scented Geranium , Screwpine