Floyd Cardoz Flavorwalla Transform Your Every Meal with the Simple Use of Spice

At his many successful restaurants, including New York City’s famed Tabla, Floyd Cardoz built a name for himself by bringing extraordinary flavors to everyday foods and using spice to turn a dish into something distinct and memorable. In Floyd Cardoz: Flavorwalla, readers will learn how Cardoz amplifies the flavors in more than 100 recipes. The simple addition of mustard seed and lemon makes grilled asparagus a revelation; slow-cooking salmon with fennel and coriander takes it to another level. But this husband and dad has the same challenges we do when cooking for our families, for guests, and for special occasions. Here he presents the recipes he cooks at home, where even the humblest of ingredients—such as eggs, steak, and vegetables—benefit from his nuanced use of spice and simple yet impeccable techniques, making this book an indispensable resource for getting weeknight dinners on the table or for cooking a holiday meal. The standout recipes include Grilled Lamb Shanks with Salsa Verde; Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Sauce; Coconut Basmati Pilaf; Roasted Cauliflower with Candied Ginger, Pine Nuts, and Raisins; and Cardoz’s Tamarind Margaritas, of course.

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At his many successful restaurants, including New York City s famed Tabla, Floyd Cardoz built a name for himself by bringing extraordinary flavors to everyday foods and using spice to turn a dish into something distinct and memorable. In Floyd Cardoz: Flavorwalla, readers will learn how Cardoz amplifies the flavors in more than 100 recipes. The simple addition of mustard seed and lemon makes grilled asparagus a revelation; slow-cooking salmon with fennel and coriander takes it to another level. But this husband and dad has the same challenges we do when cooking for our families, for guests, and for special occasions. Here he presents the recipes he cooks at home, where even the humblest of ingredients such as eggs, steak, and vegetables benefit from his nuanced use of spice and simple yet impeccable techniques, making this book an indispensable resource for getting weeknight dinners on the table or for cooking a holiday meal. The standout recipes include Grilled Lamb Shanks with Salsa Verde; Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Sauce; Coconut Basmati Pilaf; Roasted Cauliflower with Candied Ginger, Pine Nuts, and Raisins; and Cardoz s Tamarind Margaritas, of course."

In Floyd Cardoz’s native country, a walla is an expert at a specific task. In Floyd Cardoz: Flavorwalla, readers will learn that Cardoz’s specialty is taking ordinary foods and amplifying the flavor into something more distinct and ultimately more special than you’ve tasted before. The simple addition of mustard seed and lemon makes grilled asparagus a revelation; slow-cooking salmon with fennel and coriander takes it to another level. But this husband and dad has the same challenges we do when cooking for our families, for guests, and for special occasions. In Floyd Cardoz: Flavorwalla, he presents the recipes he cooks at home where even the simplest of foods—eggs, steak, and vegetables—benefit from his nuanced use of spice and simple yet impeccable techniques. With a spice guide that includes Cardoz’s go-to spice combinations for fish, chicken, and vegetables, plus more than 100 recipes, among them Grilled Lamb Shanks with Salsa Verde; Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Sauce; Basmati Pilaf; Roasted Cauliflower with Candied Ginger, Pine Nuts, and Raisins; and Grilled Pineapple with Cracked Black Pepper.

Floyd Cardoz is the celebrated New York City chef of Tabla, North End Grill, and White Street, and the soon-to-open Paowalla. Cardoz attended culinary school and began his career in his native Bombay, India, and he recently opened his first restaurant, Bombay Canteen, in his home country. Cardoz’s food is classically American with subtle Indian accents. The four-time James Beard Award nominee won season 3 of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, he created the food for the feature film The Hundred Foot Journey, and his collaborations include work with Tabasco and Original Penguin, among others. He lives with his wife and two sons in northern New Jersey.