Ginger

Want even more truffles? Right this way, please.

Got an upset stomach? Quit your bellyaching and eat one of these healing foods, like fennel and peppermint.

The classic carrot-ginger combo gets extra zesty with lime juice.

For smaller loaves, divide dough and nut paste mixture into four portions instead of two and bake in four mini loaf pans—for 40–45 minutes.

This one-dish wonder grants you immunity from even the most gluten-averse, meat-abstaining, fat-conscious houseguests. And it tastes as good as ever reheated.

Truth be told, the bourbon's optional, and this is equally delicious hot or cold.

Warm spices without the sweetness work on biscuits and rolls, mashed potatoes or green beans.

“Everything I love about the canned kind—and nothing I don’t!” –Claire Saffitz, associate food editor

Be careful not to boil the tea. It will give you a cleaner flavor and be more nutrient-rich.

If you like the smoky notes of mezcal, substitute half the tequila with it instead. To scale up, increase the drink ingredients only—you'll have enough ice cubes for several cocktails.

“When I was getting married, I couldn’t think of a caterer I wanted to use,” says chef Naomi Pomeroy, Expatriate, Portland, OR, “and I didn’t want to ask my staff.” Her solution? Cook for her guests herself. She went with super-simple chicken, powered by a throw-together marinade.

Waste not, watermelon lovers: This Southern pickle deserves a spot in your fridge. It's great alongside grilled pork chops, but we'd happily snack on it right out of the jar.

For best flavor, head to the farmers' market for peak-season fruit. Freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet until solid.

Moscow Mules are usually made with bottled ginger beer, but nothing compares to the aromatic heat from the real thing.

Easily doubled (or halved), this bar staple can be made ahead for your next party, or keep on hand for any impromptu cocktail moment.

No it's not green juice. It's Lemon-Ginger Brew, a creation of food director Carla Lalli Music.

This non-alcoholic summer drink is perfect for an all-day hang.

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

Ginger, lime, and orange blossom add tropical flavors to this slightly spicy and pleasantly floral cocktail.

For this meatball recipe, ground chicken is leaner than other meats, but less fat doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor—these meatballs are loaded with aromatics like scallions, ginger and garlic, and served alongside delicious Chinese broccoli.

This light and sexy drink has a little vermouth, a little gin, some fresh citrus and ginger syrup, rosewater, and the catnip of the liqueur world: St. Germain. At the Museum of Sex's bar, Play, it’s served in a peacock-feathered martini glass and crowned with a dried rosebud.

Prefer a different berry? Feel free to swap it in.

This dressing is a little sweet from the miso and pear, and aromatic from the ginger and lime; pair it with something peppery, like radishes for dipping or a watercress salad.

Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes it easy to create a meal without having to cook a whole bird.