Herbs & Spices

The Hot Lips is a spicy, citrusy tequila drink that's stirred, not shaken.

The Prizefighter No. 1 is a bold sour made with lemon, Fernet-Branca, and Carpano Antica sweet vermouth. 

Mezcal and bourbon meet pineapple and cinnamon in this bar-worthy cocktail. Serve with a flaming presentation, or leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.

Far less dense (and far more flavorful) than a traditional pound cake, the Philly fluff cake is known for its ethereally light, fluffy texture.

While there’s no wrong way to toast New Orleans, the Sazerac, a boozy combination of bitters, anise liqueur, and a whole lot of whiskey seems awfully right.

This classic Italian bread and tomato salad makes an ideal summertime side dish.

Crispy baked quinoa builds texture in this summer salad, tossed with a charred, herbaceous scallion dressing.

Nothing hits harder on a hot day than this nonalcoholic frappé: ruby strawberries, herbaceous basil, and tangy pineapple will quench your thirst. 

This soda shop classic helps maple and vanilla shine.

The herbaceous sauce for this fresh vegetarian aguachile comes together swiftly in your blender.

Choose a dry, mineral-driven rosé for this stone fruit salad—it will become pleasantly syrupy but balanced when it mingles with the fruits’ juices and honey.

Everybody needs a go-to easy coffee cake recipe they can turn to for leisurely morning baking. This version doesn't require a mixer.

Raspberry swirl cheesecake is better with homemade raspberry purée and an easy brown butter crust.

Steaming the chicken wrapped in parchment pouches and draped in a spiced chile sauce ensures such a tender, juicy result you’ll be shocked it’s not dark meat.

Green and frothy in appearance, this gin, lime, and absinthe cocktail is a whimsical warm-weather drink.

This dish may look meaty, but these lemongrass tempeh crumbles are vegan with a citrusy and spicy edge.

This cooling-but-spicy slaw is the ideal side for barbecue or any summer cookout food.

Fava beans, green beans, and snow peas lend crunch to this salad; toss in a versatile vinaigrette for an easy, healthy lunch all week long. 

This dish of sautéed prawns and sweet corn has an abundance of flavor thanks to fresh ginger and Thai chile.

The warm spices in this cookie are always welcome in the cool winter months, but still hit the spot in the heat of the summer.