Spices of the World Cookbook

From the rear cover of this 431 page book: "This cookbook provides over 800 recipes from the simple to the exotic developed and tested in the Corporate Test Kitchens of McCormick and Company, Inc. Originally published in 1964, [this book] recounts the folklore of spices, their history, romance, and use to enhance foods. It contains helpful sections which include information on the use of spices and herbs (their flavors, origins, forms available, and equivalents), tips on cooking with them (terms, ingredients, equipment, substitutions, measurements), and an index listing all 100 spices and flavorings used in the book. Updated to include recipes tested for microwave ovens, food processors, and other modern appliances, this revised edition also contains a special guide to creative seasoning and a section on the use of spices and herbs in restricted diets. Written for new cooks as well as gourmets, 'Spices of the World Cookbook' will be a treasured reference guide for anyone who enjoys cooking with spices."