The authors, Ian Hemphill and daughter Kate McIntosh bring a lifetime of experience in the culinary use of herbs and spices, having worked in the industry and written the best-selling, award-winning Spice & Herb Bible.
Making meals taste great is not difficult, as the reader is shown how, with a basic pantry of just 16 herbs and spices all clearly described, it is easy to create over 60 easy to make recipes that will be nutritious and tasty.
How to Add Flavor is the perfect beginner’s cookbook, and one that will help busy people wanting to eat healthy meals and avoid processed foods.
The introduction clearly explains how herbs and spices are used and gives easy to understand descriptions of the 16 varieties used in the recipes. Followed by a section on ‘Easy Ways to add Flavor’ by simply adding one or two herbs and spices to a simple protein, vegetable or carbohydrate.
All the 16 herbs and spices are readily available in store
or online, that’s the whole point of an accessible book. Fresh herbs are also easy to find, and for those who want to purchase some of the dried herbs and spices, here is a list with links: Allspice, Basil, Chile, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Fennel Seed, Garlic, Ginger, Mint, Oregano, Paprika, Peppercorns, Rosemary, Thyme and Turmeric.
A perfect book for beginners and experienced cooks who want
to bring more Flavor to their everyday cooking.
Ian Hemphill (‘Herbie’) is one of Australia’s foremost culinary spice and herb experts, with over 50 years experience in the herb and spice industry. He is well regarded in the culinary food world and has written a number of books, including;
Spice Notes
Spice Notes and Recipes
Spice Travels,
Spicery and Herbaceous with wife Elizabeth Hemphill
The Spice & Herb Bible 3rd Edition with recipes by daughter Kate McIntosh (nee Hemphill)
Kate McIntosh (Ian & Liz’s Daughter) is a professional graduate of Leith’s School of Food and Wine in London.
