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Naturally sweet sorghum flour becomes caramelly when combined with butter and brown sugar in these cookies that, per their name, cause uncontrollable urges for more cookies.

Barley flour gives these blondies a chewy texture and butterscotch-like flavor.

Dry vermicelli is toasted in lots of butter to create extra nutty flavor and richness, a method used in pilaf traditions across communities.

Use this dairy-free condiment on its own as a savory dressing or blend it with Dijon mustard for a vegan aioli.

The classic blueberry muffin gets a makeover with nutty, whole-grain spelt flour in the batter and the crispy streusel topping.

This spicy and sweet, slightly nutty, and creamy stew is worth all the tending (and time) it requires over the stove.

Herbaceous, aromatic, fresh, and—maybe most importantly—simple, this Trini-inspired recipe from Brigid Washington is just the cure for those January blues.

Crisp tostadas topped with cheesy sautéed poblanos and mushrooms, charred cherry tomato and serrano salsa, and fried eggs.

To make this dish vegetarian, skip the shrimp and use cubed pumpkin or squash instead.

The soul of this recipe comes from the ginger and tamari marinade that gives crispy tofu a sweet and savory winter coat. 

To get the best texture, evenly distribute the rice in your pan and gently press down to flatten it. Don’t touch until you hear it crackle!

With plenty of protein, a double punch of acid from citrus and vinegar, and a garlicky chili oil, this salad is made for dinner.

The award for best supporting actor goes to this bright, tart root vegetable salad. Slice the daikon and carrots as thinly as possible so there’s tons of surface area to absorb the coconut garlic glaze. 

Tinned sardines add briney flavor (and protein!)—leave them whole or break them up and fold them into the soup.

This satisfying vegetarian stew is recipe developer Rachel Gurjar’s riff on North Indian-style lobia masala. Black-eyed peas soak up the flavors of an onion- and tomato-based gravy along with kale or any greens you’d like.

This classic tuna salad has all the essentials for turning canned tuna into something truly compelling. 

The beloved Korean stir-fried chicken dish dakgalbi is spicy, sweet, aromatic, and comforting—and it comes together in a few easy steps and one pan.

Absinthe—which is higher proof and packed with warm flavors—makes any glass of bubbly feel even more special.

A toasty amaro cocktail with homemade pecan syrup that will warm you up faster than a fireplace. (Well, maybe just as fast.)

The roasted, earthy notes of the hōjicha (roasted green tea) carry the warming toasted baking spices for a comforting low-caffeine wintertime brew.

A warm ruby red mulled wine packed with enough cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger to make the whole house smell like the holidays.

The holiday cocktail that takes you straight to the beach (and isn’t that where you want to be anyway?).

Any crunchy vegetable or fruit can live in this colorful slaw—try fennel, small turnips, or Asian pear.

Crispy roasted sweet potato wedges get tossed in a sweet and nutty tahini dressing in this quick vegetarian weeknight dinner.