Pistachio

Often unused carrot tops shine in a nutty pesto drizzled over sweet roasted carrots.

Don’t like dairy butter? Give this a try. You can use almost any nut, so get creative.

This recipe was inspired by the falafel I ate at the wonderful Arab market in Akko. It was so striking that after asking the falafel man what spices were involved, I went to the spice guy at the same market and requested that he recreate the blend.

Tart pomegranate, acting as both marinade and sauce, brings brightness and balance to this rich brisket. A pistachio-mint gremolata adds a touch of herbal freshness.

Want to make a chocolate soufflé for your love this Valentine’s Day? Don’t be afraid: you can do it! Stir some raspberry jam into the chocolate mixture to make it extra moist and flavorful and special. xoxo, Anna

Frozen peas are a gift to the breakaway cook: their creamy, earthy goodness bursts with flavor, and they couldn’t be easier to store and prepare. The pesto-like tarragon emulsion, made even creamier by the addition of Greek yogurt, really brings out the best in them, and the sprinkling of pistachios on top lends a lovely toasted, nutty texture. Try them with a broiled fish fillet and a glass of grassy Sauvignon Blanc.

Spice-rubbed chicken legs get roasted alongside spaghetti squash and onion for an easy sheet-pan dinner that’s bursting with bright, comforting flavors inspired by Persian cuisine.

A host of fresh herbs—mint, cilantro, and parsley—plus ginger and lemon zest add refreshing zip to this grain salad.

If you're ever cornered by a bland bowl of vegetables or whole grains, throw a handful of herbs on it. They instantly make the meal more beautiful and flavorful—without adding any salt, fat, or sugar.

Smaller beets are ideal for this since the rounds will fit neatly on the end of a fork.

Our slice-and-bake technique is easier to manage than shaping a crescent version—a touch of sanity during holiday baking madness.

White chocolate gives a rich, creamy finish to these deliciously spiced slice-and-bake cookies.

Who needs cranberries when you can have pomegranate juice?

Creamy herbed avocado and edible flowers elevate a simple salad of mixed greens.

Don't obsess over getting these exact ingredients in this precise combination. Any nut you like will work here for crunch, and you're looking for a mix of bright herbs and enough cooked grains to make it substantial.

Strawberries and cream...and cardamom. The cooling spice and cucumbers give berries an element of intrigue.

These cookies would also make for an awesome ice cream sandwich: Skip the pistachio filling and use softened store-bought gelato or ice cream instead.

This bright, parsley-and-mint–packed sauce is the perfect accompaniment to grilled lamb chops.