Reference Books and Chilli Recipe Books
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If you are looking for books about chillies then look no further. Below is a list of some of the best chilli cookery books with links to options to buying the books.
Also featured are some of the books available that tell you how to identify different chillies and give you pictures of chillies to help you along. I have added a few thoughts about them where possible as these are books I have used as a reference in creating my own chilli courses.
Whether you are a cook who likes to cook with chillies or a complete chilli enthusiast - there is a book here for you. From cookbooks to books with information about chilli origins or unusual chilli recipes and even some with information about growing chillies - it's all here!
If you want any advice about which book to buy for a particular reason and my little review notes aren't enough then email me and I will happily point you in the right direction!
The Chilli Lovers CookbookJenni Fleetwood has written several chilli cookery books. Some of her recipes have been an inspiration for the development of my own recipes for the the Cooking with Chillies chilli cookery course. Use the links in the image on the left to buy one of Jenni Fleetwood's books. |
Too Many ChilliesAmerican Dave DeWitt is known to some as The Pope Of Peppers! This book is extremely useful for the chilli pepper enthusiast [particularly those who grow chillies and want to know what to do with the chilli pepper harvest]. It is full of tips for storing and using chillies, making chilli sauces and general chilli information. Use the links in the image on the right to buy one of Dave DeWitt's books. |
The Chile Pepper EncyclopediaDave DeWitt again - for the truly comitted chilehead this book is a must! A little heavyweight [not for the faint-hearted as it is not full of colourful pictures]. This book is packed with information about lots of varieties of chilli pepper, details on where they come from plus recipes. Use the links in the image on the left to buy one of Dave DeWitt's books. |
The Great Chile BookMark Miller's great book - this has simple descriptions and pictures of a lot of the most commonly found varieties of chilli. A fantastic easy reference for identifying your chillies! Very useful for anyone who cooks with chilli peppers. Use the links in the image on the right to buy Mark Miller's book. |
The Hot Book of Chilliesby David Floyd Packed with information about chillies. Great illustrations, useful chilli information, unusual chilli recipes - provided by people who work with chillies every day! Try the Chilli Cheese Straws or Hot Juan's Dry Rub recipe or a Doro Wat. There is also a special chilli con carne using numerous different chillies and a Thai Chilli Sorbet! If you are interested in chillies or simply just enjoy spicy cooking then buy this book! If not - it makes a super birthday or Christmas present for someone who likes chillies. Highly recommended! Use the links in the image on the left to buy this book. |
Sizzling ChilliesJenni Fleetwood again. Another useful book for chileheads! Use the links in the image on the right to buy this book. |