TELEVISION

Everyday Gourmet: Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking

Series: Great Courses

4.2

(55)

Episodes

Rating

TVPG

Year

2013

Language

English

Publisher

The Great Courses

About

Whether oregano, chiles, coriander, cinnamon, thyme, or even tea, spices add incredible dimensions to what would otherwise be plain, ordinary meals. In Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking, join Chef-Instructor Bill Briwa of The Culinary Institute of America as he reveals the essentials of incorporating a variety of spices from around the world into your everyday meals.

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Episodes

1. India-Heart of the Spice World

30m

Journey to India, which produces 50 percent of the spices consumed around the globe, and learn how to work with cumin, coriander, paprika, masalas, and other unique tastes from this cuisine of spice. Recipes include basmati rice with cardamom and cloves, chile tamarind shrimp, and a sweet chai tea.

2. China-From Peppercorns to Tea

30m

Learn how to tap into the essence of two distinct Chinese spices: Sichuan peppercorns and tea. As Chef Briwa shows you how to make noodles in Sichuan pepper oil, browned short ribs, tea-smoked quail, and more, you'll discover depths of flavor you won't find in the takeout food we're all familiar with.

3. Mexico-Chiles for Every Palate

30m

First, explore the differences between common chiles such as jalapenos, guajillos, and poblanos--and how each can add a unique (and spicy) twist to Mexican dishes. Then, follow the step-by-step process of making the perfect mole that incorporates roasted chiles and spices ranging from Mexican oregano to chocolate.

4. Mediterranean Spices-Exotic Blends

30m

Find out why spices help make Mediterranean cuisine so rich and exciting. Some of the many diverse spices you'll learn about here: ras el hanout, a complex spice mix from Morocco; charmoula, a thick vinaigrette from North Africa; za'atar, the Egyptian blend of thyme, sesame, and sumac; and even preserved lemons.

5. Treasured Spices in Northern Europe

30m

Travel now to northern Europe, where you'll get a tasty introduction to some of the many commonplace and exotic spices from Hungary, Spain, and other European countries. Hungarian paprika, Spanish pimenton, caraway, juniper--these and other ingredients, you'll learn, are the key to unforgettable dishes ranging from goulash to mulled wine.

6. New American Cuisine-The Global Kitchen

30m

Embrace everything you've learned about cooking with spices by taking a classic American dish--fried chicken--and using spices to give it unique cultural twists. You'll see how a mastery of spices is the key to creating Indian, Latin American, Chinese, and Mediterranean chicken dishes, each with its own captivating flavors and aromas.