Whether you spell it kefta or köfte or kufte or some other variation, you can find versions of these lamb or beef meatballs throughout the Middle East. The seasoning mixture here is simple, with spices...
Author: Kristin Donnelly
Author: Kevin West
Butterflied pork tenderloin is rubbed with a flurry of heady spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon before being grilled to quick perfection in this easy dinner recipe.
Author: Grace Parisi
This updated take on the classic corned beef dinner features extra-crispy roasted cabbage and potato wedges instead of boiled. Serve it drizzled in a dill vinaigrette bursting with all the spices used...
Author: Anna Stockwell
Why buy this classic steak rub when you can make it yourself? Inspired by the flavors of pastrami, this rub is good on more than just steaks-try rubbing it on chicken, salmon, or even broccoli before grilling...
Author: Anna Stockwell
This saffron-based Thai grilled chicken recipe is inspired by the grilled chicken served at Jeerapan, a 77-year-old restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand.
Author: Leela Punyaratabandhu
There are some flavors that beg to be paired, and sweet potatoes and ginger are in that category. This smooth, puréed soup is rich and comforting, ideal for fall evenings.
Author: Art Smith
Try this fresh alternative to holiday ham for your next festive gathering or Sunday supper. With an apple cider brine and maple-mustard glaze, this pork loin has all the flavors of a classic ham wrapped...
Author: Rhoda Boone
Made with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and warm spices, this Moroccan chermoula sauce makes a great marinade and finishing sauce for grilled steak and seafood.
Easier to make than the beef version, chicken pho requires fewer ingredients and takes less finesse for superlative results.
Author: Andrea Nguyen
Along with adding some extra smoky-char flavor to the dish, grilling the jalapeños mellows their spiciness. If you want to up the heat, just leave them raw.
Author: Claire Saffitz
These strawberry shortcakes have a touch of fresh basil and some cornmeal to the shortcake for texture. Or make them with blueberries and coriander.
Author: Irvin Lin
These grilled chicken boti kebabs are infused with spices and marinated in yogurt. They're served with naan in Pakistan, I like a brioche hot dog bun.
Author: Shayma O. Saadat
Author: Molly Stevens
These quick-cooking lamb chops make dinner feel instantly fancy.
Author: Alison Roman
Zhoug is a spicy herb sauce of Yemenite origin that you find in Syria and Israel. It's often the go-to condiment for falafel and is eaten with bread for those who want heat with every bite. It's a must...
Author: Ana Sortun
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but may require additional unattended time.
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
A recipe for quick-cooking chicken and zucchini enchiladas.
Author: Rhoda Boone
{flirt with flavor} Season after season, I continue to be captured by the multicolored array of carrots that can be found at the farmers' market in all shapes and sizes, and am always looking for new ways...
Author: Sarah Copeland
This big batch of meatballs is inspired by kofta, the flavor-packed ground meat patties popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Stash them in your freezer so you always have the building blocks...
Author: David Tamarkin
Squeezing the tofu to get rid of as much water as possible primes it to soak up oil, spices, and, in a word, flavor.
Author: Chris Morocco
Looking for a throw-together app that seems way fancier than it is? Look no further than this gussied-up goat cheese situation.
Author: Alon Shaya
An easy Tandoori Spice Blend recipe
Chicken legs are seared until golden-brown and then slowly braised in yogurt spiked with garlic, ginger, and lots of spices until falling-off-the-bone tender. Serve with naan or another flatbread for dipping...
Author: Claire Saffitz
This classic Somali stew is great for a crowd and packs a big flavor punch, thanks to the xawaash spice mix, a classic Somali spice blend, which lends a warm, peppery flavor. Add any leftover spice mix...
Author: Hawa Hassan
There's a history lesson in this spice blend: Yemen and India were stops on the ancient trade route, so this turmeric-based mix bears a resemblance to some Indian masalas.
No one in South Africa prepares chakalaka, a spicy vegetable relish, the same way. Serve the chakalaka with grilled meats or fish, stews, rice...anything.
Author: Hawa Hassan
This spin on a classic carrot cake recipe uses golden beets and a remarkable ermine frosting, which spreads like a dream. It's the ideal springtime dessert.
Author: Joe Sevier
It's time we gave cabbage its place in the roasted vegetable hall of fame. When roasted at high temperature, humble cabbage becomes sweet and incredibly satisfying. Wide cabbage 'steaks' create an irresistible...
Author: Hetty McKinnon
This simple lamb stir-fry is a Kerala specialty. It makes a nice light meal when paired with rava dosa or fried puri-or serve it with dhal, chutney, and rice.
Author: Maya Kaimal
Charmoula is a fragrant, spicy Moroccan marinade and sauce often used with fish and seafood.
Also known as advieh, this aromatic blend comes from Persian cuisine. It's fragrant, a little sweet, and gently warming. It is delicious mixed with sugar and sprinkled over baked goods, donuts, and rice...
Author: Ana Sortun
If you're short on time for this Thai Red Curry Paste, you can substitute bottled red curry paste (we recommend Mae Ploy brand) for homemade, but the flavor will not be as nuanced.
This rub works on just about any cut (in fact, it's served on filet mignon at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill), and the pan-to-oven method is foolproof.
Toum, an intense garlic sauce usually paired with shawarma, is used as both a marinade and a condiment in this chicken dish.
Author: Kamal Mouzawak
Melty, cheesy, crunchy, spicy: these sandwiches, a street food favorite in India, check all the boxes.
Author: Tara O'Brady
Author: Ian Knauer
Author: James Oseland
So you want to eat all the seasonal greens but can't face another salad? Cream (and butter, and cheese, and toasted torn bread) to the rescue. This gratin incorporates three whole bunches of greens; we...
Author: David Tamarkin