Amazon.com description: Product Description: Whole & freshly ground spices can transform an everyday dish into a culinary delight. Boxer explores the intricacies & delights of a whole host of spices. She has also written more than 150 recipes inspired by her world wide travels & wealth of experience. Analyzes the origins & uses of both well-known & more unusual spices. Each spice is beautifully photographed to allow easy recognition. Also includes an exploration of various spice mixtures including dukkah, garam masala, & za'atar. The recipe section has 12 chapters covering all types of foods, with simple & inspirational recipes. Every recipe uses easily obtainable ingredients. Oversized.