Flavors of the World or Coyotes Pantry

Flavors of the World: 25 Magical Flavors and Tastes to Transform Your Cooking

Author: Paul Gayler

Understanding flavor and flavoring can make all the difference between an average meal and an extraordinary taste sensation. Award-winning chef Paul Gayler here presents a collection of restaurant-class recipes that elicits a dazzling variety of tastes and aromas from a list of 25 ingredients including chocolate, lavender, honey, olives and balsamic vinegar, as well as many well-loved herbs and spices. Inspired by his extensive globetrotting, Paul borrows the bright accents of the world's cuisines to create a unique stamp for his own signature dishes, from Lemongrass Soy Chicken Skewers to Real Vanilla Ice cream. Every ingredient is introduced with information about its culinary uses, directions for growing and buying, and emphasis on the versatility of different flavors. Paul also suggests complementary flavors and explains noteworthy combinations to inspire you in your own kitchen. The results are sometimes unexpected but always imaginative and truly delicious.

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Coyote's Pantry: Southwest Seasonings and at Home Flavoring Techniques

Author: Mark Charles Miller

The author of the popular Coyote Cafe Cookbook teams up with Coyote Cafe's head chef Mark Kiffin to present an uncommonly accessible approach to the joys of making authentic, natural condiments and accompaniments at home. Here are 125 recipes for salsas, chutneys, flavored oils, dressings, and more. Color throughout.

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Southwestern cooking is known for zesty seasonings, colorful sauces, and pungent flavors. In this latest effort from the principals of Sante Fe's Coyote Cafe, the authors provide a guide to setting up a pantry equipped and stocked for the preparation of various condiments. All the basic and necessary ingredients are listed, but the most pleasing component of this sourcebook comes in the form of many innovative medleys--among them are unusual fresh salsas, chutneys, dressings, marinades, and accompanying recipes for bean and rice dishes. These offerings provide a good basis for meals with a festive southwestern flair.