Herbs & Spices

A simple addition to the master dough results in deliciously scented rolls.

This salad is perfect for a weekend lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. The leftover vinaigrette is great spooned over fish or grilled vegetables.

The sharpness of feta and the brightness of lemon juice take this hearty winter soup in a bold direction.

One sip, and you'll understand why this juice recipe is called "green machine."

Butter lettuce, grown hydroponically, is a great way to add green to your cold-weather menus. This quick and easy salad is so tasty that you can throw some leftover roast chicken on top and call it a meal. We use store-bought walnuts here; for The Dandelion's recipe for spiced walnuts, go to bonappetit.com/go/walnuts.

All Thai curries start with a handful of aromatic ingredients (chiles, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, etc.) pounded into a paste with a granite mortar and pestle. The paste is then stirred into soups or stews (often with coconut milk), or used as the basis of sautéed dishes. Use a mini-processor to make the curry paste if you'd like, although this incendiary stew will take on a deeper flavor if you can use a granite mortar and pestle.

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can also calm an upset stomach. We love the heat it adds to this chicken soup recipe.