Overview

Add flavor and wellness to every meal with the power of essential spices Spices can add a flavorful kick to your food, and they can also add nutritional value, improve gut health, boost immunity, and beyond. Essential Spices For Dummies teaches you how to store and care for your spices, learn their flavor profile, and more! Peppered with tips and ideas for using spices to transform your diet, this book offers more than 50 simple, vibrant recipes that also teach the history, culture, and benefits of spices. Sometimes, just a pinch of spice can multiply the antioxidant power of your meals—even if you’ve never cooked before. This fun Dummies guide makes it easy to harness the health benefits of everyday spices from around the world. Learn how spices can transform simple dishes into delicious, nutrient-packed meals that support longevity and well-being Try more than 50 simple, vibrant, healthy recipes that can improve long-term health Dive into the rich history and cultural significance of spices Stock your spice rack with high-quality spices that will stay fresh You can improve your health without making complex dietary changes and perk up your palate thanks to Essential Spices For Dummies.

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Author:   Sanjay Aggarwal (Spice Kitchen) ,  Ann Lowe
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
ISBN:  

9781394370566

ISBN 10:   1394370563
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   10 March 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Spices 7 CHAPTER 1: Spicing Up Your Life: The World of Spice 9 CHAPTER 2: Building and Using Your Spice Collection 21 CHAPTER 3: Spice Tools and Know-How You Should Not Be Without 39 Part 2: Finding the Flavor 61 CHAPTER 4: Decoding Flavor Profiles: Knowing What Makes Spices Tick 63 CHAPTER 5: Adding Spice to Your Routine: Using Spices in Day-to-Day Cooking 85 CHAPTER 6: Presenting Your Passport to Flavor: Global Spice Blends 101 Part 3: Gaining Essential Spice Know-How 119 CHAPTER 7: Avoiding Spice Pitfalls: Watching Out for Rookie Errors 121 CHAPTER 8: Unlocking Spice Potential: Toasting, Grinding, Tempering, and Infusing 133 CHAPTER 9: Balancing Spice and Flavor: The Anatomy of a Delicious Dish 147 Part 4: Discovering the Health Benefits of Spices 167 CHAPTER 10: Healing with Spices: Natural Remedies for Wellness 169 CHAPTER 11: Spicing Your Way to Healthy Skin: Spice-Based Skincare 185 Part 5: Cooking with Spices 205 CHAPTER 12: Beginning Your Day with a Spicy Treat: Recipes for Breakfast 207 CHAPTER 13: Perking Up the Middle of the Day: Recipes for Lunch 223 CHAPTER 14: Experiencing an Evening Zing: Recipes for Dinner 239 CHAPTER 15: Feeding the Masses: Recipes for Feasts 255 Part 6: The Part of Tens 267 CHAPTER 16: Ten Must-Have Spices for Every Kitchen 269 CHAPTER 17: Ten Surprising Ways to Use Spices 275 CHAPTER 18: Ten Spice Blends from Around the World 285 Part 7: Appendixes 293 APPENDIX A: Glossary of Spice Terms 295 APPENDIX B: Resources for Spice Lovers 307 APPENDIX C: Metric Conversion Guide 315 Index 319

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Sanjay Aggarwal is co-founder of Spice Kitchen, an independent family-run spice and gifting busi­ness with sharing a love of food, connection, and — of course — spice at its heart. Spice Kitchen has been featured in media outlets such as Food and Wine Magazine and Good Housekeeping.

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