Herbs & Spices
Roasted Carrots and Red Onions with Fennel and Mint
Toasting the seeds and nuts in oil forms the base of a complex vinaigrette for simple roasted vegetables.
Lemon and Parsley Skillet-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Use the largest skillet you have (a straight-sided 12" is ideal) and a fish spatula.the thin angled edge is just right for helping potatoes release from the skillet.
Sweet-and-Spicy Mixed Nuts
Any combination of nuts and seeds will be fine, so feel free to finish up any odds and ends you have around.
Porchetta-Style Roast Turkey Breast
Two words: Crispy! Bacon! In this recipe, turkey breasts get rubbed with spices and herbs before being wrapped in bacon for a second roast in the oven.
Rosemary Garlic Potato Bread
I learned the joys of putting potatoes in bread during my time in the Napa Valley, so the flavors here are resonant of that magical place, but don't be afraid to change up the herbs or play with nuts and olives.
Creamed Greens Tartine
Who needs turkey? If you have a couple cups of leftover creamed greens and a loaf of crusty bread, you have lunch.
Skillet-Roasted Cauliflower With Panko
Browning, then steaming the cauliflower lets you get color on it while ensuring it's tender in the center.
Dry Chimichurri Rub
In Argentina, this mix of herbs and spices is combined with oil and vinegar and used as a sauce for grilled meats. For best results, use dried herb leaves—not powdered or ground.
Three Cheese Manicotti with Italian Sausage Marinara
This manicotti recipe is filled with three cheeses & Italian herbs, then covered in a delicious Italian sausage marinara sauce! Created by Whitney Bond of WhitneyBond.com.
Ricotta, Basil, Tomato Tea Sandwiches
Whip up these Ricotta, Basil, and Tomato Tea Sandwiches in just a few minutes. Created by Pamela Reed, Brooklyn Farm Girl.
Tarragon and Lemon Roast Chicken
Elegant enough for company and fast and easy enough for a weeknight, this classic chicken dish will never disappoint.
Frisée and Carrot Ribbon Salad with Za'atar-Lemon Vinaigrette
The herbaceous and tangy blend of spices in za'atar lend a unique bright flavor to this colorful frisée salad that makes good use of shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, pistachios, and green grapes.
Chai Doughnuts with Spiced Sugar
The warm, sweet spices of masala chai are magic in these homemade doughnuts.
Thai Coconut, Broccoli and Coriander Soup
Feel-good greens and creamy comforting coconut come together in less than half an hour for a weeknight dinner you can really get behind.
Salmon with Zesty Parsley Butter
Butter flavored with garlic, anchovies, capers, lemon, and parsley makes quickly broiled salmon fillets extra enticing.
A New Way to Use Spices in Baked Goods
Welcome to Cook's Notes, where we hang out with our favorite home cooks, listen to their stories, and learn to make one of their signature dishes. In this installment, we head inside the kitchen of The New Sugar and Spice author Samantha Seneviratne.
Balsamic Short Ribs
Braised with balsamic vinegar and tomatoes, beef short ribs are the kind of deeply flavorful, comforting main you want on a chilly Sunday night.
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Cherry-Thyme Pan Sauce
Frozen cherries are the star in this vibrant pan sauce that comes together in minutes while the tenderloin rests.
6 Things You Can Do With Frozen Pizza Dough (Besides, You Know, Pizza)
It's sort of ironic how something can come out of your freezer so solid and cold, and just a little bit later be so soft and warm.