Synopses & Reviews
Peppers are hot-in every sense of the word. They add flavor and spice to thousands of dishes from a variety of cuisines, and inspire near-fanatical devotion in those who have succumbed to their fiery charms. Thanks to the restaurant industry's embracement of the vast variety of peppers beyond the jalapenos, home cooks are now looking to learn more about these piquant seed pods and cook beyond their comfort zone.
Melissa's Produce, the largest global distributor of fresh and dried peppers, introduces The Great Pepper Cookbook - which is sure to heat things up in your kitchen and life. This graphic and engaging book offers delicious, everyday recipes that show readers how simple it is to use 38 different fresh and dried chile pepper varieties. Each recipe offers a substitution guide, offering alternate pepper choices for those who prefer more mellow variations-or for those chileheads who want to crank the heat up to the max. Filled with brilliant, colorful photographs, clear recipes and clever tricks for handling the fruit, this book will be useful for readers at any level of experience. A useful bonus feature involves a pepper glossary with images, seasonality, and a Scoville chart heat rating. With The Great Pepper Cookbook, Melissa's will show readers exactly how to harness all the great potential of chiles: the world's hottest fruit.
256 pages include:
- 150 recipes and over 120 mouthwatering photos
- Variety of tips and recipes for cooks of all experience levels
- Comprehensive pepper glossary with exciting facts and images
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"Melissa's is my go-to source for chiles--fresh, dried, mild, incendiary. Congratulations on their new book, The Great Pepper Cookbook. It's a must-have for any serious culinary hothead."--Steven Raichlen, author of the Barbecue Bible cookbook series and host of Primal Grill
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"I am one picky consumer when it comes to peppers, yet with Melissa's, I know I will always get the best year round. And now they've just released the most comprehensive cookbook for these peppers with hundreds of delicious and flavorful recipes I can make for myself and my family!"--Pati Jinich, Cookbook author, Chef, National Public TV Show Host
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"I'm so excited for the release of this new fiery and fabulous Book! Melissa's is the ultimate resource for sweet and hot peppers and their commitment to quality is unparalleled. The insight and recipes for every chile variety available will bring a whole new world of dishes to your repertoire. Spice it up with Melissa's!"--Jamie Gwen, TV Chef and Lifestyle Expert, Syndicated Radio Host and Author
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"There's nothing better than cooking with peppers - the heat, depth and varieties of flavor. And nobody knows peppers better than Melissa's Produce. They're the best in the business. Whether it's fresh or dried, they have exactly what I need."--Ming Tsai, James Beard Award winning chef, author and host of Simply Ming
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"Melissa's is my go-to-source for all of my produce needs, especially when it comes to chiles and peppers that are so important to my cooking. And now, I'm really excited about their new cookbook, The Great Pepper Cookbook -- a handy guide which explores how peppers can be used to add flavor (not just spice) to a wide variety of cuisines. This cookbook will open a new culinary world for you."--Zarela Martinez, Chef/Author
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"Although peppers are from the new world, it's hard to imagine Asian cuisine without them. In the tradition of Melissa's Produce's previous standout books The Great Pepper Cookbook is an excellent , one-volume resource with useful reference information on peppers as well as reliable recipes using both fresh and dried peppers in everything from beverages to desserts."--Jet Tila, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, and Thailands Culinary Ambassador to The United States
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"This book is hot! The pages are 'peppered' with great ideas and recipes, everything from a casual snack to a party favorite for your next get-together. I love it!"--Martin Yan, Master Chef, Celebrity Chef and Yan Can Cook
About the Author
Established in 1984, Melissa's World Variety Produce, Inc. is currently the largest distributor of specialty produce in the United States. With over 1,000 items available at any given time, Melissa's imports and distributes exotic fresh fruits and vegetables from around the world.