Bøger af Lior Lev Sercarz

A stunning and definitive spice guide by the country's most sought-after expert, with hundreds of fresh ideas and tips for using pantry spices, 102 never-before-published recipes for spice blends, gorgeous photography, and breathtaking botanical illustrations.Since founding his spice shop in 2006, Lior Lev Sercarz has become the go-to source for fresh and unusual spices as well as small-batch custom blends for renowned chefs around the world. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. For each of the 102 curated spices, Lev Sercarz provides the history and origin, information on where to buy and how to store it, five traditional cuisine pairings, three quick suggestions for use (such as adding cardamom to flavor chicken broth), and a unique spice blend recipe to highlight it in the kitchen. Sumptuous photography and botanical illustrations of each spice make this must-have resource-which also features debossing on the front cover, an orange-stained book edge, and a silver ribbon marker-as beautiful as it is informative.

Spices are the fastest, easiest way to transform a dish from good to spectacular. In his new book, Lior Lev Sercarz, the country's most sought-after spice expert, shows you how to master flavor in 250 inspiring recipes, each counting on spices to elevate this collection of everyday and new favorites. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWSpices are the magic ingredient in Lior Lev Sercarz's newest book, Mastering Spice, and all it takes is a pinch to bring your meatballs, roast chicken, or brownies to the next level. Owner of New York City spice shop La Boîte, and a professionally trained chef who has cooked at some of the world's most renown restaurants, Lior's simple and straightforward approach showcases how spices and spice blends can take a recipe for chicken soup, meatballs, or brownies into a whole new and exciting direction. Every section begins with a master recipe and technique--then Lior teaches readers how to change the spices or some of the ingredients to get a profoundly different dish than what you began with. By mastering the techniques and playing with the variations, you'll learn how to use spices to become a more creative and intuitive cook, and how spices can endlessly heighten your eating experience.

"A vivid and insightful exploration of Middle Eastern ingredients with 75 recipes and stunning on-location photography, from the author of Mastering Spice From sumac to za'atar and sesame to silan, Lior Lev Sercarz brings home cooks on a fantastical journey to the Middle East to learn about the region's most coveted recipes via its most sought-after ingredients. Through seventy-five delicious recipes, historical ingredient research, essays on artisans throughout the Middle East, and gorgeous photography, The Middle Eastern Pantry brings iconic Middle Eastern dishes home, and teaches readers how to buy, use, store, and think about ingredients. Smart ingredient sourcing and friendly tips take braises, roasts, dips, snacks, and spice blends to the next level. Chapters are organized by key ingredients like Olives, Spices, Nuts, and Legumes presenting an array of pantry staples and practical recipes such as homemade Tahini and fruit preserves. The Middle Eastern Pantry is the ultimate book for fans of deep flavor and dishes with even deeper roots"--