Herbs & Spices

An electrifying pesto that stays bright green for days on end. With the addition of ginger, and jalapeño, it’s a versatile condiment to have on hand.

Use the dregs of that jar of marinara in your fridge to cook rice and shrimp in this one-skillet weeknight dinner.

Actually, there are often more than five. Here’s how to make and use one of our favorite blends.

Stable enough to last days in the fridge (and hearty enough to sate a breastfeeding mom).

A combination of creamy sauce and tender cider-braised chicken makes this a comforting dish equally ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.

Pleasantly bitter Suze pairs with ginger syrup, sparkling wine, and a piece of candied ginger that fizzes and bubbles from the bottom of the glass.

This oversized crème brûlée is far easier to make than individual ones. The crackly top is created from sugar caramelized with a blowtorch, not a broiler.

A make-ahead French chicken dish that’s dinner-party-worthy but quick enough to make on a weeknight? Yes, chef.

Golden beets, hot Italian sausage, and sage come together to make a quick and comforting pasta that’s far greater than the sum of its parts.

This big-batch cocktail made with ginger beer, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and a spiced maple simple syrup makes the perfect low-alcohol holiday drink.

Forget regular baked potatoes—these tender sweets loaded with chaat-inspired toppings make for a bright and flavorful vegetarian main (or colorful side dish).

A fresh take on a Midwest staple, featuring homemade gravy and plenty of vegetables.

Inspired by the Basque pintxo, this great-on-anything salsa packs a punch.

It's like eating a pumpkin-spiced cloud.

Roasted alongside sausages until tender and blistered, cabbage is the star of this sheet pan dinner that’s offset with horseradish cream and crunchy apples.

These meatballs made of beef, rice, and split peas are stuffed with dried fruit and braised in a flavorful tomato sauce—a hearty, satisfying labor of love.

This Iranian bread recipe is fluffy and tender, with saffron (and a pinch of turmeric) providing a vibrant color and subtly sweet, honey-like scent.

Tingly mapo tofu meets cozy Midwestern chili mac in this one-pot dinner.

Impart the flavors of a smoker into this fully stovetop pasta sauce with a trio of ingredients: smoked bacon, smoked paprika, and spicy chipotles in adobo.

Large pieces of roasted broccoli make a great side for a party, particularly when doused in a bright, savory, funky sauce made of dill, citrus, and fish sauce.

With minimal prep time and a faster cook, this basil fried rice recipe with crispy onions, ginger, and fresh chiles should be in your weekly summer rotation.

A silky, balanced, cling-to-the-pasta tomato sauce with little to get in the way.

This Lao-style larb recipe from chef Kris Yenbamroong is tangy, spicy, and packed with umami.

Loosely based on the WHO’s rehydration formula, this DIY electrolyte drink with cucumber, lime, and mint is the perfect salve for hot summer days.