The Everyday Gourmet: Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking

Overview

Cooking with spices doesn’t have to be intimidating. Join Chef Bill Briwa of The Culinary Institute of America as he reveals how to easily incorporate a variety of spices from around the world into your everyday meals.

This course, The Everyday Gourmet: Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking, will help you unlock the incredible flavors that spices can bring to your dishes, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. Over six engaging lessons, you’ll learn how to utilize spices in various culinary creations, from soups and salads to meats, fish, drinks, and desserts.

Course Outline

1. India: Heart of the Spice World
   • Duration: 36 min
   • Discover spices like cumin, coriander, and unique masalas. Prepare recipes including basmati rice with cardamom and chili tamarind shrimp.

2. China: From Peppercorns to Tea
   • Duration: 31 min
   • Explore Sichuan peppercorns and tea as Chef Briwa demonstrates dishes like noodles in Sichuan pepper oil and tea-smoked quail.

• Mexico: Chiles for Every Palate
  • Duration: 33 min
  • Learn about various chiles like jalapeños and guajillos. Make the perfect mole using roasted chiles and a savory spice blend.

• Mediterranean Spices: Exotic Blends
  • Duration: 28 min
  • Discover aromatic spices like ras el hanout and za’atar and learn to create rich Mediterranean dishes.

5. Treasured Spices in Northern Europe
   • Duration: 34 min
   • Get acquainted with spices from Hungary and Spain, including Hungarian paprika and caraway, for unforgettable European dishes.

6. New American Cuisine: The Global Kitchen
   • Duration: 34 min
   • Use your newfound knowledge of spices to transform classic American dishes, like fried chicken, into flavorful creations inspired by various cultures.