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The Everyday Gourmet: Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking

Cooking with spices doesn't have to be scary. Or sporty. Or baby. Or posh. Pumpkin, however, is optional.
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Take your dishes to new culinary heights with this course-taught by a chef from The Culinary Institute of America-that explains the hows and whys of using spices in cooking.

About

Bill Briwa

Don't waste any time wishing you were a better taster. Put your effort into becoming a better taster through focused attention and curiosity every time you prepare, season, and eat food. This skill set is really foundational.

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The Culinary Institute of America
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The Everyday Gourmet: Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking

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India-Heart of the Spice World

01: India-Heart of the Spice World

Journey to India, which produces 50 percent of the spices consumed around the globe, and learn how to work with cumin, coriander, paprika, masalas, and other unique tastes from this cuisine of spice. Recipes include basmati rice with cardamom and cloves, chili tamarind shrimp, and a sweet chai tea.

36 min
China-From Peppercorns to Tea

02: China-From Peppercorns to Tea

Learn how to tap into the essence of two distinct Chinese spices: Sichuan peppercorns and tea. As Chef Briwa shows you how to make noodles in Sichuan pepper oil, browned short ribs, tea-smoked quail, and more, you'll discover depths of flavor you won't find in the takeout food we're all familiar with.

31 min
Mexico-Chiles for Every Palate

03: Mexico-Chiles for Every Palate

First, explore the differences between common chiles such as jalapenos, guajillos, and poblanos-and how each can add a unique (and spicy) twist to Mexican dishes. Then, follow the step-by-step process of making the perfect mole that incorporates roasted chiles and spices ranging from Mexican oregano to chocolate.

33 min
Mediterranean Spices-Exotic Blends

04: Mediterranean Spices-Exotic Blends

Find out why spices help make Mediterranean cuisine so rich and exciting. Some of the many diverse spices you'll learn about here: ras el hanout, a complex spice mix from Morocco; charmoula, a thick vinaigrette from North Africa; za'atar, the Egyptian blend of thyme, sesame, and sumac; and even preserved lemons.

28 min
Treasured Spices in Northern Europe

05: Treasured Spices in Northern Europe

Travel now to northern Europe, where you'll get a tasty introduction to some of the many commonplace and exotic spices from Hungary, Spain, and other European countries. Hungarian paprika, Spanish pimenton, caraway, juniper-these and other ingredients, you'll learn, are the key to unforgettable dishes ranging from goulash to mulled wine.

34 min
New American Cuisine-The Global Kitchen

06: New American Cuisine-The Global Kitchen

Embrace everything you've learned about cooking with spices by taking a classic American dish-fried chicken-and using spices to give it unique cultural twists. You'll see how a mastery of spices is the key to creating Indian, Latin American, Chinese, and Mediterranean chicken dishes, each with its own captivating flavors and aromas.

34 min

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