Turmeric

Chicken noodle soup never gets old. If you don’t have udon for this recipe, use rice noodles or regular old spaghetti. 

Mix equal parts yellow and blue food dye to make green.

Was it really turmeric milk that prevented this writer from getting the flu for over a decade?

Though widely accepted as the national dish of the Philippines, no two adobos are the same. This one calls for an unapologetic amount of turmeric, which has a somewhat bitter, definitely earthy flavor, and those deep, dark notes are backed up by charred coconut. This recipe is from Bad Saint, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

The pepper skins add smokiness to the salad, so don’t peel them. Bonus: That makes life a lot easier.

Never underestimate black peppercorns! Their heat sneaks up on you in this turmeric tonic.

This super-flavorful drink, also known as golden milk, is a sweeter, dairy-free take on traditional Indian Haldi Doodh (Turmeric Milk).

Mint, ginger, fennel, and cayenne are known for their digestive properties. Turn this into a spritzer by using club soda instead of water.

Consider the crunch: You want to choose a vegetable that’s naturally firm, like fennel. The fresher it is, the crisper it will stay.

A little honey in the marinade helps these cutlets caramelize, guaranteeing they’ll be nicely browned despite the super-short cooking time.

This delivers a concentrated shot of vitamin C (from the citrus) and antioxidants (from the prickly pear).

A spicy, creamy vibrant dressing that’s equally delicious on grain bowls and hearty salads, like kale.

What’s vadouvan, you ask? It’s just one of our new favorite exotic spice blends, a French-Indian formula that includes onion, shallots, and garlic added to a currylike mix.

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

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

Fresh turmeric lends a unique and earthy note plus incredible color to the finished dish.

This rich, comforting stew can be made three days ahead, which means it’s ideal for a homey winter dinner party.

Ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory powers, the juices deliver vitamin C, and staying hydrated is always a good idea. As for the Quantum Cold & Flu Liquid Extract? It’s touted as a “highly effective” herbal elixir. We’ll take their word for it.

From New York to California, restaurant chefs are turning to this vibrant rhizome and using it in ways that put curry powder to shame

In this Indian-spiced cauliflower recipe, try your hardest not to dye everything in your kitchen yellow from turmeric.

Using this triple-threat sauce as a marinade, basting liquid, and finger-licking-good dip guarantees a depth of flavor that’s impossible to achieve with any single step.