Condiments, Sauces & Pastes

We like this textured, molasses-tinged loaf with a mix of seeds, but you can simplify by using a larger amount of just a couple of them.

Nut butter is good for a whole lot more than just eating from the jar—here are 4 new ways to use it.

You can make these up to 4 hours ahead; any longer, and the rice coating will go from crisp to soggy. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

A simple stovetop technique transforms turnips by deploying a secret ingredient that may be hiding in the back of your fridge.

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

Indian grocers sell prepared tamarind chutney, which you can easily substitute for the homemade version here.

Whiz any cooked squash with tahini, lemon, and garlic for hummus-like spread that tastes great with roast chicken.

This slight riff on traditional miso soup is your shortcut to a flavorful, bone-warming snack when you need it most. Just pack a thermos with veggies, tofu, and miso in the morning, and when hunger comes knocking, all you need is a cupful of hot water and a couple of minutes. (Using homemade dashi instead of water, or adding instant dashi powder, brings it to the next level.)

The active cultures in kimchi and miso may also provide your body with an immunity boost. This recipe can also easily be halved.

This avocado toast recipe is endlessly customizable—thus why we don't include specific amounts.

Use one 2-pound mackerel if you can’t find smaller ones, or substitute arctic char or trout.

Fifteen years ago, Mark Overbay was in Zimbabwe, watching women use stones to grind peanuts into nut butter. Today, he's making some of the best nut butters in the country.

It may sound like the worst pairing since Kanye and Kim, but when you get your peanut butter in my beer, good things happen

The creamy sesame seed paste isn’t just for hummus: It’s the secret ingredient in these effortless confections.

Dates get even more Middle Eastern, dunked in tahini.

An unexpected way to revamp hot chocolate.

Massaging the dressing into the kale with your hands helps break down some of the fibers so the greens are more tender.

Warm spices and sweet dried fruit are a perfect pair for rich turkey meat.

Flip the script on a winter vegetable that’s usually stewed: Collards are great when briefly sautéed.

A colorful and spicy (but not fiery!) side breaks up all the heavy, rich dishes on the table.

Something totally unlike the big Thanksgiving meal: light, fresh, and full of Asian flavors.

Cream of tartar is optional, but it keeps the sugar from crystallizing, making this caramel foolproof.