For Lior Lev Sercarz, owner of New York City spice shop La Bote, and professionally trained chef who has cooked at some of the worlds most renowned restaurants, spices are the magic ingredient, and it only takes a pinch to bring simple dishes to the next level. Liors simple and straightforward approach in this book showcases how spices and blends can take a recipe into a whole new and exciting direction. Every section begins with a master recipe and technique, and then shows how to change certain spices or ingredients to get a profoundly different dish. By mastering the techniques and playing with variations, youll learn how to use spices to become a more creative, intuitive cook, and how spices can endlessly heighten your eating experience.