A Whisper of Cardamom: Sweetly spiced recipes to fall in love with

Spice is the party girl, while sugar is the subtle, seductive element that provides backbone to a dish. This book explores how to unlock flavors and marry them to make more than the sum of their parts. Floral and fruity spices pair well with rich fats, while warming spices like ginger and clove play off treacly brown sugar. Anise sweetens, lemony coriander seed brightens, and herbaceous notes pick out complexity in chocolate. Chapters are divided by taste to guide you towards a dessert or bake that is bright and zippy, floral and fragrant, or dark and spicy. Recipes include spice switches and flavor wheels to inspire.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Publisher: Murdoch Books

Spice, the vibrant and audacious character, frequently takes center stage at the festivities, exuding a loud and bold presence. However, there exists another art form, equally captivating yet subtle. When married with sugar, spice can impart a delicate fragrance that is elusive to pinpoint but adds a remarkable backbone to a dish. It possesses the ability to balance tartness and infuse sweetness, allowing for a more tempered sugar indulgence. By thoughtfully incorporating spices from the pantry, flavors can be elevated, transforming chocolate into a more decadent and rich experience, while fruits can retain their natural essence. These spices are introduced not in loud shouts but in gentle whispers, creating a mysterious allure that deepens the appeal.

In this book, we embark on a journey to unlock the flavors and explore the art of marrying them to create something greater than the sum of their parts. Floral and fruity spices harmonize beautifully with rich fats, while warming spices like ginger and clove complement the treacly sweetness of brown sugar. Anise adds a sweet touch, lemony coriander seed brings a bright clarity, and herbaceous notes highlight the complexity of chocolate. AHint of nutmeg adds a delightful contrast to the creamy texture of custard, while a whisper of cardamom adds a jovial and intriguing twist to poached plums.

Chapters are organized by taste, guiding you toward creating desserts or baked goods that exude a vibrant and zesty character, adorned with floral and fragrant notes, or a dark and spicy essence. Recipes feature spice switches, encouraging you to be creative and playful with your combinations. For those seeking to expand their culinary repertoire, helpful spice-matching features and flavor wheels are provided to inspire and guide you.

A vast world of enticing new flavors awaits, ready to be discovered and embraced. So, let us embark on this culinary adventure, where the marriage of sugar and spice will transport your taste buds to a realm of unparalleled delight.

Weight: 1048g
Dimension: 247 x 197 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781922616357