"Harness the power of spices to take your dishes from simple to spectacular with 125 exciting recipes, plus find easy spice blends you can use many ways." --Amazon.com. You probably have a cabinet full of spices, but do you know how to make the most of them? The staff at America's Test Kitchen open up the world of possibility hidden in your own pantry. Each chapter shares a way to use spices to amp up the flavor of your cooking, along with foolproof recipes that put these simple techniques to work. They also share recipes for spice rubs you can make yourself. -- adapted from pages [2] and [4] of cover.

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Season smarter -- give it a rub -- toast and bloom -- finish with flair -- let it steep -- go beyond vanilla. Spice your way to flavor -- Season smarter: getting more out of salt and pepper -- Give it a rub: robust coatings for meat and more -- Toast and bloom: maximizing flavor in braises, curries, chilis, and more -- Finish with flare: Making food livelier with just a sprinkle or drizzle -- Let it steep: spice-infused oils, pickles, and preserves -- Go beyond vanilla: bringing sophisticated flavor to baked goods and desserts.