Mastering Spice

<b><b>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.<br> </b></b><br><b>NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY <i>THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW<br></i></b><br>Spices are the magic ingredient in Lior Lev Sercarz's newest book <i>Mastering Spice </i> 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.