Herbs & Spices

Salsa cruda tastes best drizzled atop some kind of meat-based antojitos or entrées (such as carnitas), or at least a dish with very robust, “meaty” vegetables, like grilled portobello or king oyster mushrooms. It's a little too raw-tasting to eat on its own with chips.

We went through 125 crepes testing this crepe cake recipe—so we learned a lot.

To test boiled potatoes for doneness, use a skewer or the tines of a fork rather than the tip of a knife so you know they’re truly tender (a knife slides through the flesh way too easily). To test boiled eggs for doneness—wait, you can’t! Just make sure the eggs are room temperature when you drop them in the water (otherwise they’re prone to cracking), set a timer right away, and have an ice bath at the ready.

Think of this as a salad sandwiched between two slices of bread.

We ever-so-slightly updated a hippie classic.

Yes. We’ve all heard of the breakfast for dinner concept (who doesn’t love a dish topped with a fried egg?) but what’s really making waves is an even sweeter treat. Dessert for breakfast—think next-level pancakes, crumb cake, and fruit tarts—it’s all about bringing a little whimsy into your morning routine. We partnered with Folgers®Simply Gourmet™ to share our favorite recipe ideas from this delicious new trend.

Chefs are playing with Indian tastes and techniques, bringing natural spices like cinnamon to the heart of their culinary creations. We’re sharing our favorite recipe ideas that bring these vibrant Indian-inspired trends into your home.

It took a while to find the best vanilla ice cream, but hey, good things take time, right?

This sauce tastes like a cross between ranch and Alabama white sauce, which means you can basically put it on anything.

This chopped pesto requires nothing more than a cutting board and a knife.

This creamy dip requires almost no effort to blend together.

Keeping the garlic whole and removing once it has added enough flavor will keep the flavor more mild, but if you want more of a punch, grate it before adding and leave it in.

This basil-infused puréed watermelon punch will go fast, trust us!

Super easy meatballs in under 5 ingredients, phewph!

3 tips for getting that spelt or rye crisp just right

It's called ginjan, and two brothers from Guinea are making every batch themselves.

You can replace some of the cilantro or parsley with other tender herbs—basil, dill, chives. Just make sure to include the tarragon; it gives the dip an anise-y, bittersweet punch.

This marinade recipe works with any other quick-cooking shellfish or seafood—try scallops or squid.

Give your knife a few swipes on the sharpener and try to slice the grilled tenderloin as thinly as possible (think roast beef from the deli). It’ll make these open-faced pork sandwiches a lot easier to eat and such a difference in texture.

The crumble recipe is already gluten-free, so replace the 3 Tbsp. flour in the filling with 1 Tbsp. cornstarch to make this dessert recipe completely gluten-free.

This dip recipe goes beyond vegetables and can also be paired with lamb, chicken, or fish.

Double up on the topping and save half for later. Baked on its own, it’s great with yogurt.

Try seeking out a high-quality Sauvignon Blanc vinegar. You’ll be amazed at how much it brightens these sugar snap peas.

Make sure to add the lemon juice just before serving so that the vinaigrette holds its vibrant color.