Herbs & Spices
The Shrubarb
Our version of the vinegar-based syrup known as a shrub is infused with tangy rhubarb and spicy ginger and adds sweetness and acid to any cocktail-or seltzer.
Tacos al Pastor
These pineapple and pork tacos are the original fusion food—a cross between Middle Eastern shawarma and the guajillo-rubbed grilled pork served by Mexican street vendors. The pork needs to marinate four hours.
Hibiscus Pavlova With Lemon-Hibiscus Cream
Our version of the dessert-of-the-moment gets extra flair (and a gorgeous magenta hue) from the addition of hibiscus flowers.
Green Goddess Cobb Salad
The secret to making this extraordinary spring salad? Remove and fry rotisserie chicken skin for a salty, extra-crispy topping.
Spice Blending 101
It's the least painful cleaning you'll do all season, and it comes with a bonus: Flavor!
Five Grocery Buys to Escape Your Cooking Rut
Change up your supermarket routine to get creative in the kitchen.
Fregola with Peas, Mint, and Ricotta
Fregola, a tiny toasted pasta similar to pearled couscous, makes a flavorful base for this brothy spring dinner.
Collard Greens Salad with Ginger and Spicy Seed Brittle
When dressing hardy raw greens, it's good to be aggressive. Fortunately, we've got spicy ginger and seedy flavor bombs on hand.
Save Fresh Herbs Like A Superhero
Extend the life of fresh herbs long before they turn to mush.
The Cocktail to Convert Vodka Haters
To get us through winter's most frustrating month, we turn to the spirit everybody loves to hate.
The Spring Forward Cocktail
Don't forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday—and don't forget to infuse vodka with rosemary now so that you can enjoy this citrusy cocktail then.
Turmeric Almond Dressing
Vibrantly colored and spiced, this creamy dressing is great drizzled over your favorite salad, grain bowl, or cooked veggies. Fresh turmeric will give you the best flavor and health benefits, but if you can't find it, ground dried turmeric works too.
Vanilla Beans: They Keep Giving and Giving
Those scraped out, spent pods have a whole lot more loving to give.
The Truth About Mexican Oregano
The traditional herb isn't really oregano. Can't find it? There are ways around that.
You Can Make This Herbal Tea from Anything
Defrost with endless cups of DIY tea, made from whatever you have in your kitchen.
Avocado Cream
An extra smooth, delightfully tangy guacamole.
Especiado Cocktail
Find dried hibiscus flowers at Mexican grocery stores, or buy tea bags at the supermarket.
Vanilla Bean Tarte Tatin
Don't wait too long before inverting this tart; the caramel will stick if it gets cold.
Tofu Yum-Yum Rice Bowl
The marinade is ridiculously delicious; you'll also want to use it on ribs or chicken.