Herbs & Spices
Ginger-Garlic Half Chicken
Combine ginger, garlic, fermented chili-bean paste, and soy sauce to make a flavorful marinade for grilled half chickens.
By Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat
Cucumber Salad With Dill
You can think of this cucumber salad as a spin on homemade dill pickles. It gives you a bit of that flavor without much time or effort.
By Alison Attenborough
Quick Pesto
This Italian pesto recipe comes together quickly thanks to a food processor. Freeze extra for homemade pesto well beyond basil season.
By Amy Mastrangelo
Ember-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Whether served simply with butter or with yogurt and almond-mint gremolata, ember-roasted sweet potatoes are a sweet, smoky delight.
By Francis Mallmann
Vegan Biscuits With White Bean and Tempeh Gravy
Biscuits and gravy, traditionally heavy on dairy and pork, is no one’s idea of a heart-healthy meal. This vegan version swaps out the sausage for fiber-rich beans.
By Joy Manning
Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese 7-Spice Blend)
Shichimi togarashi is a seven-spice blend that can season soups, noodles, grilled foods, rice, or salads.
By Sonoko Sakai
Whole Roasted Cabbage With Grapefruit, Walnuts, and Campari Salsa
By Francis Mallmann
Meskouta (Moroccan Yogurt Cake)
Meskouta is a wonderfully moist yogurt cake that is so easy to prepare.
By Ursula Ferrigno
Simple Crepes With Brandy
This easy crepe recipe calls for brandy, but you can substitute any flavorful spirit or liqueur to customize it to your tastes and pantry.
By Judy Kagan and Sarah Kagan
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad thrives on simplicity and using the freshest ingredients possible: heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil–that’s it!
By Faith Willinger
Mint Julep
A classic whiskey cocktail made with bourbon and mint is even more fragrant when you flavor your simple syrup.
By Cindy Kebbell
Gyoza
Gyoza—crispy, tender Japanese dumplings—can shine in your home kitchen. They’re versatile and fun to make—fill them with ground chicken or pork, then pleat.
By Sachie Nomura
Verdens Beste Kake (The World's Best Cake)
Calling something the “world’s best cake” is quite a statement, but it’s not something taken lightly by Norwegians.
By Brontë Aurell
Mojito
For this adaptation of a classic Cuban cocktail, you don't need a muddler. Tear the mint, then stir with lime juice, sugar, white rum, and soda water.
By Eben Freeman
Prinsesstårta (Princess Cake)
One of the most famous cakes in Sweden, Prinsesstårta is known for its showstopping layers of sponge cake, pastry cream, and raspberry jam.
By Brontë Aurell
Flan with Ginger
Step away from the oven—this flan is cooked on the stovetop.
By Tung Nguyen, Katherine Manning, and Lyn Nguyen
Mutabbal Silik (Chard-Tahini Spread)
This Swiss chard–based dip is not only visually stunning but also has the perfect balance of earthy, sweet, and acidic flavor.
By Reem Assil
The Easiest Grilled Salmon in Foil With Lemon-Garlic-Herb Butter
This easy grilled salmon in foil recipe is totally foolproof, resulting in flaky fish with a garlic-herb butter sauce. And did we mention cleanup is a breeze?
By Rachel Gurjar
Brioche-Crusted Salmon
For easy crispy salmon on a weeknight, take a page from chef Adrienne Cheatham's book and top your fish with a slice of brioche.
By Adrienne Cheatham