Cilantro

This creamy, comforting khichdi is ready for any lentil in your pantry. Frozen spinach and fresh herbs keep it bright and perky.

Inspired by irresistible pollo a la brasa (Peruvian rotisserie chicken), this dish uses spiced mushrooms as a vegetarian swap—an ideal topping for herby rice.

With bold crunch from cucumber and shallots, this tangy, spicy, sweet Thai-inspired dressing is great on grilled meats—and tasty enough to eat by the spoonful. 

This velvety chimichurri riff combines the sauce’s signature acidity and herbaceousness with yogurt’s mellow tang for a versatile two-in-one marinade and good-on-everything condiment.

Equal parts savory and bright, this Cuban holiday classic featuring versatile mojo sauce is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.

It’s buttery, saucy, and just spicy enough to smack you awake in the morning

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. 

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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

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. 

The best part about grilling ground chicken is that you can mix in as much garlic, herbs, and spices as you wish. (Also, cheese!)