Turmeric

Instead of just using plain rice, make your own medley! Try a mix of white rice, millet, and/or quinoa, which all cook in about the same time. You can also sub kale for the Napa cabbage.

You can keep the herbs, sauce, and noodles separate, or combine them all in a bowl like we did.

This recipe is inspired by the flavors found in the traditional Ayurvedic Indian drink haldi doodh, made with milk, turmeric, and honey. It's also gluten- and dairy-free.

This sizzled seed and cashew mixture is delicious sprinkled over dip and soups, so you might want to make extra.

While ground spices will work, the medicinal properties will be diminished, and the finished texture less silky smooth.

This super-flavorful drink, also known as golden milk, is a sweeter, dairy-free take on traditional Indian Haldi Doodh (Turmeric Milk).

Consider the crunch: You want to choose a vegetable that’s naturally firm, like fennel. The fresher it is, the crisper it will stay.

A spicy, creamy vibrant dressing that’s equally delicious on grain bowls and hearty salads, like kale.

Find turmeric at specialty, Asian, and health food grocers.

This rich, comforting stew can be made three days ahead, which means it’s ideal for a homey winter dinner party.