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Kremezi has brought together two of the most popular trends in cooking today--Mediterrean and Spicy. Although the hot, chili- and spice-flavored cuisines of Mexico, Asia, and India are well known, delectable hot and spicy dishes are abundant in North Africa and Turkey, Sicily, Southern France and Greece. Includes 60 recipes. Full-color illustrations. ... Read more

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Great Book...not too spicy.
I agree with the author above but I do believe the recipes are superb and the author is quite a well-respected authority on Greek cooking in particular, as well as the Mediterranean as a whole. Her pepper referneces are not very detailed, it's true. I think professionals still speak to laymen as somewhat simpleminded and in this case, I am a professional. I do think the home cook will find these recipes quite executable and reliable, which is more than I can say for chefs as Batali that always leave a very pertinent ingredient and or step out of the recipe, so your final result will never be as good. This is despicably miserable and stingy. Miss Kremezi does not do that. Like most Greeks, she gives her all. A deserving James Beard Award winner (though not for this book).

Hot is in how you measure it...
I picked up this book on a whim (a cookbook weakness moment...you know what I mean if you love food and cooking).Sometimes single subject cookbooks can be risky--you'll find only one or two recipes that would blowyour skirt up, so to speak, but I've enjoyed many of the recipes I'veprepared from this book and those that I haven't are on my 'to do' list. The issue of 'hot'is alittle vague here.The author mentions 'chilepeppers' in many of the recipes but does not tell you the preferredvariety...hence the 3 star rating.As a 'foody', I particularly enjoyedthe historic references to the origins of dishes--I made a dish fromancient Byzantinum last night.It discusses the use and history of spicyfoods in the Mediterranean. This is not a food essay book--and, dependingon your view of those types of books could be good or bad (for me theirgreat if that's what I am expecting but if I want recipes--eeek!)This bookgives you a brief history of the dish followed by an easily understood andfollowed recipe plus sources for weird ingredients.By the way--not allthe recipes are killer hot--it depends on the pepper you use and yourdiscretion with the recipe chosen.In a search to break away for theordinary and incorporate healthier Mediterranean foods into diet take alook here. ... Read more

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A wonderful collection of 175 fiery and spicy recipes from the world?s spice-loving countries, with recipes from India, Thailand, Mexico, Africa and the Middle East ... Read more

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These recipes clearly show how to make the most of hot and spicy ingredients in chapters that cover every aspect of cooking with these versatile flavourings, including an inspiring selection of scintillating starters appetizers and snacks; tasty soups, fiery fish and shellfish dishes; scorching poultry and meat recipes; vibrant vegetarian main courses and side dishes; and even piquant salads and vegetable side dishes. ... Read more

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wild ideas !
One of the most interesting and international cookbooks i have ever seen.

Gets you interested in trying new flavors, and gives options on some ingredients that may be hard to find locally.

The best cookbook I have ever tried !!

Thanks so very much for putting this out there ! ... Read more

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This is it: The Classic Book on the Subject
Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz is surely among the world's foremost proponents of Mexican and Central American Cooking, and this volume is a classic in the field.Its recipes are both fail-safe and delicious--wonderful antidotes to the awful Tex-Mex cooking found in so many so-called "Mexican Restaurants" in the USA today.

Together with McCausland-Gallo's Secrets of Colombian Cooking, and Espinoza-Abrams' Nicaraguan Cooking--My Grandmother's Recipes, Otiz' book fills a gaping void on the bookshelf of lovers of Mexican and Central American cuisine. ... Read more

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This collection of delicious hot & spicy recipes is sureto please any hot pepper lover!A special introduction providesinformation about the different peppers available, while the recipesinclude breakfast, soups, main dishes, sauces and more.A can't misscookbook for anyone who loves spicy cooking! ... Read more

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Mouth- and eye-watering recipes!
Hot & Spicy Recipes is a delightful addition to any cookbook collection. A compact, no-frills handbook (there are no photos), this little beauty is loaded with a variety of recipes sure to please fans of extremely spicy food. The recipes are short and simple and there is a detailed description of the different types of peppers used throughout the book, including a heat index that outlines how hot is hot. My only complaint is that the recipes don't tell you how many servings each one yields, so you have to do a bit of guesswork as to portion sizes. Also, the instructions can be a bit vague (example: "Bake bread." At what temperature? For how long?). But, if you can muddle your way around a kitchen, you will have no problem preparing these dishes. Most recipes include ingredients you already have in your cupboard, and you'll be pleasantly surprised at how a dash of something hot and spicy can breathe new life into some standard dishes. And the barbecue sauce recipes are to die for! All in all, this is a great little book that no pepper lover should be without, and at such a great price Hot & Spicy Recipes should be a welcome addition to any well-rounded collection. ... Read more

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Chillies add fervour to spicy dishes, from mild to extremely hot. Influenced by peasant cultures from Mexico to Morocco, here are foods that have the zest of chilli and spice. Over 100 recipes range from spicy starters and snacks, tacos, soups and salads, fish, chicken, meat and vegetarian dishes to exotic fare from Mexico, India, Malaysia, Thailand and China. ... Read more

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The Best of Singapore’s Recipes: Hot & Spicy Treats is a collection of rich, fiery Asian favourites so beloved of Singaporeans. Being an excellent Peranakan cook herself, the author - the late Mrs Leong excelled particularly in hot and spicy dishes. Within the covers of this book lie over 67 recipes largely from Indian, Peranakan and Malay cuisines, with some Chinese and Thai concoctions, too. A wide variety of spices are used in the recipes here, resulting in redolent, fragrant dishes – comfort food for many generations of Singaporeans. The recipes are easy to follow – with step by step instructions and peppered with cooking hints and tips. Coupled with a comprehensive glossary of more than 100 ingredients and measurement and conversion tables – this is one cookbook indispensable in the kitchen. ... Read more

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A wonderful collection of 70 red-hot dishes including flaming recipes from every spicy corner of the world. ... Read more

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Easily one of the best
Want a book that is more of an adventure guide than a paint by numbers?

Give this a try, and be prepared to go hunting for exotic ingredients.(or not, he has included replacements and why you should try to find the original ingredients).

Has opened up vast culinary frontiers for me, and I am stuck out here is AZ.!

Done with wit and humor, is my favorite cookbook in the house.

Thanks again for writing this, and making it easily accessible to an amatuer. ... Read more