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The Spice Collector's Cookbook

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Easy family recipes inspired by spices from across the globe

Looking for super easy, crowd-pleasing recipes with flavour influences from around the world? Vina Patel's favourite hobby is travelling to find her family's next favourite dish, and in this book she shares her best 80 tried-and-tested recipes from her adventures.

"A delicious collection of family-friendly recipes... This is the cookbook you need to spice things up in your kitchen."
– Chef Virginia Willis, James Beard award-winning cookbook author 

Vina Patel’s hobby is traveling to find her family’s next favorite dish, and in this book she shares her best 80 tried-and-tested recipes from her adventures, perfected through her native Indian flavors and flair.

This is the cookbook to break you out of your usual cooking habits and introduce you to new spices and ideas. There are authentic regional recipes and fusion concoctions that break all the rules – all in the name of flavor!

* FROM MEXICO – try Shrimp Tacos, Salmon with Chipotle Sauce, or Indian-Style Fusion Pinto Beans
* INSPIRED BY ITALY – whip up The One and Only Creamy Pasta Sauce, Shaved Zucchini Pasta with Pine Nuts, or Lemon Butter Sauce
* DISCOVER THE FLAVORS OF THAILAND – with Papaya Salad, Basil Chicken with Chilli Garlic, or fusion Green Ravioli in Green Curry
* EXPLORE INDIA – enjoy Gujarati Wedding Dahl, Jewelled Eggplant Chaat, or Quick Butter Paneer


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