Mint

Date syrup gives this savory, nutty eggplant salad the perfect amount of sweetness.

This garlicky carrot top pesto can be used in dozens of ways (pasta sauce! salad dressing! dipping sauce!) aside from pizza.

The most delicious solution to summer squash fatigue.

When all the flavors meld, the mint transforms this dish into an addictive slaw that pairs well with fatty cuts of meat.

High in B vitamins, cucumbers both cool and calm you.

You actually don’t have to bother with peeling the carrots for this recipe—not only do the thin skins pack lots nutrients, but you’ll also get a better char with them on.

Pantry pasta at its best.

It might not seem like all the elements are going to get along, but then they do, and it's magical.

Refreshing! And potentially debilitating, so be careful.

This refreshing beverage makes the most of peak-of-the-season strawberries.

Our version of this dip (called borani esfanaaj in Iran) uses spinach, but it can be made with cooked beets or roasted eggplant, too.

This simple salad is all about the herbs, so put your best effort into finding the prettiest greens.

Raisins in your pesto?!? We promise that they deliver the right amount of sweetness to complement the lamb.

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.

Super easy meatballs in under 5 ingredients, phewph!

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

Is it still pasta salad if it’s not swimming in mayo? Why, yes it is.

No, you don’t have to tear the zucchini with your hands, but it makes for a cool presentation—and we all know it’s way more fun than using a knife.

Serve this tart and earthy chutney with grilled meats, samosas, or your favorite Indian curry.

Our favorite new beauty products are made of vegetables—no surprise there.

Restaurant souvenirs are the best souvenirs.

You can serve these flatbreads as is or wrapped around a filling.

In a world full of mint chip ice creams, this one is tops.

Golden raisins would also work nicely in this yogurt dip recipe instead of the dried apricots. You want a little sweet to play against the bite of the garlic and the brightness of the herbs.