The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spices and Herbs

Zest it up! 

Using spices and herbs—the key to any delicious meal—can be daunting with so many to choose from, not to mention the many possible combinations. In this book, master chef and baker Leslie Bilderback unlocks the key to the dazzling world of flavor by showing cooks of every level how to use and combine the most popular spices and herbs. She also provides delicious recipes, fun facts, tips on storage, and a resource guide on where to get hard-to-find spices and herbs. 

In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get:
•  Concise information on the flavor, uses, and availability of nearly 250 popular spices and herbs.
•  A red-hot look at commonly used fresh and died chili peppers.
•  A helpful guide to combination spices like Jamaican jerk and vindaloo curry.
•  Dozens of delicious recipes featuring a verity of herbs and spices.