Cilantro

A quick, crowd-friendly dinner featuring quick-cooking fish, lots of dill, and a fun and funky nuoc cham salsa.

Mild, squishy paneer soaks up all of a marinade’s bold flavors (garam masala, cumin, cayenne, and ajwain here), making it an ideal grillable vegetarian protein. 

Give the classic cucumber sandwich an herbaceous punch with a lemony cilantro-jalapeño chutney.

Spice up your brunch plans with this custardy, fluffy, Indian-inspired strata that you can make ahead.

Shawarma spices aren’t just for chicken and meat.

Packed with garlic, scallions, and a hot green chiles, thecha is a spicy and fragrant Maharashtrian condiment that’ll jazz up any dish—including steak.

Savory, herby, and oh so green, this savory pancake is a winner for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

This colorful chimichurri recipe doubles as a marinade and works as an accompaniment to all cuts of beef—or anything else you want to gussy up.

No need to fight over the last falafel—this sliceable one is big enough for everyone.

Pisco, Peru’s iconic brandy, is aromatic, herbal, and subtly sweet—it pairs perfectly with cilantro for a bit of freshness.

When you're not up for deep frying, bake a samosa's spiced potato filling into a buttery, flaky bed of puff pastry instead.

Tender cabbage gets smothered in a velvety sauce and topped with smoked sausage and spicy honey for a decadent side that will steal the show.

This easy guacamole recipe is best made in a Mexican mortar and pestle called a molcajete, but a bowl and a fork works fine. Just don’t rush to get it on the table. It takes a while for the avocado to absorb all the flavors you add to it. 

With its keema-inspired ground-lamb filling and plenty of fixings, this recipe takes taco night in an exciting new direction.

Bryant Terry’s luscious jackfruit tamales are not only a fascinating look at the crossover between Mexican and African American foodways, but proof that truly great tamales don’t require meat.

Naranja agria (sour orange) gives this Nicaraguan grilled chicken its signature tang, but you can fake it using an orange and lime juice combo.

Move over, salads: Green goddess is perfect as a marinade for grilled chicken thighs.

Spicy charred tomato sauce inspired by the Thai condiment nam prik complements silky grilled eggplant and crunchy peanuts in this meat-free masterpiece.

This flavorful lamb patty with lemony yogurt sauce is guaranteed to spice up your burger routine. 

Tomatoes are the perfect match for the acidic, sweet, and slightly-funky dressing that tops this bright, wonderfully herbaceous salad.