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
Achieve all the flavors of slow-simmered chili in just 30 minutes with the help of a few pantry staples.
Author: Rhoda Boone
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 recipe is for classic Turkish lamb kebabs, with a marinade that includes tomato paste and a mix of spices for an intense flavor.
Author: Anissa Helou
These grilled chicken wings are marinated in tamarind purée, fish sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and cumin, with more brushed on as they grill.
Author: Rachel Gurjar
Whether you call this dish a chili or hearty chicken and bean stew, it's definitely a winner. The first time I made it for my kids, they asked me so many times what it was called, but by the end of the...
Author: Lisa Leake
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
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
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.
I almost never think to cook Indian food for some reason, but we received tandoori chicken in a Blue Apron box once and it turned out to be really good (love how those boxes help us branch out on occasion)!...
Author: Lisa Leake
This Caribbean-style pumpkin soup is ideally made with calabaza, but butternut or kabocha squash will work too.
Author: Ramin Ganeshram
Zhoug (or zhug) is to shawarma what salsa is to tacos-a spicy contrast to whatever rich thing it's with. This is Ori Menashe's red zhoug recipe from Bavel.
Author: Ori Menashe
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
These quick-cooking lamb chops make dinner feel instantly fancy.
Author: Alison Roman
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
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.
A cornerstone of Ethiopian cooking, this clarified butter is infused with spices and herbs native the region, giving it unique flavor and aroma.
Author: Cheryl Slocum
You'll find these round chickpea flour and spiced potato fritters wherever Indian snack sellers congregate. Serve them with whatever chutney you like for dipping.
Author: Madhur Jaffrey
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
As the lamb cooks inside the pita, the fat will render into the bread, creating a crunchy, compact, vibrantly flavored meat pie that's unlike any burger you've ever had.
Author: Anissa Helou
Chaat is the perfect low-cook recipe for hot days. Canned chickpeas and simmered potatoes with cilantro-mint chutney, tamarind chutney, & yogurt.
Author: Rachel Gurjar
The essential ingredients for this Portuguese-inspired Indian dish are wine vinegar and garlic. Additions of mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and chiles make it specifically colonial Goan.
Author: Madhur Jaffrey
Unlock the cure for the common roast turkey with New York City chef Heather Carlucci-Rodriguez's ingenious techniques: First, toast and grind whole spices to coax out their essential oils. Next, marinate...
Author: Heather Carlucci-Rodriguez
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
Clean out your pantry with this customizable one-pan dinner and season it with whatever spices you love most or happen to have on hand.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Melty, cheesy, crunchy, spicy: these sandwiches, a street food favorite in India, check all the boxes.
Author: Tara O'Brady
A coating of toasted, lightly crushed fennel, coriander, and cumin seeds gives grilled or broiled lamb loin chops both a heady scent and a good crunch.
Author: Melissa Clark
A simple potato salad-one that uses both Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes-is given a fresh burst of unexpected flavor from the assertiveness of authentic Jamaican jerk rub. The unapologetically spicy rub...
Author: Brigid Washington
A recipe for quick-cooking chicken and zucchini enchiladas.
Author: Rhoda Boone
The Big Hurt's pulled pork sandwiches, smoked until tender and tossed in an easy barbecue sauce.
Author: Frank Thomas
An ancho chile rub serves double-duty in this dinner: it's the sweet and zesty rub for the tenderloin, and the seasoning for the roasted veg.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Nothing against pan-frying fish to get that crispy skin, but cod and other whitefish shine brightest when nestled into a rich bed of aromatics and steamed to tender flakiness.
Author: Chris Morocco
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
Get the irresistible flavor of samosas without all the frying. Phyllo (left over from Roasted Winter Vegetable Baklava ) makes an ingenious wrapper for our take on the popular Indian snacks, although the...
Author: Lillian Chou
Way better than the classic leftover-turkey sandwich.
Author: Maria Helm Sinskey
Mix and match your favorite fall vegetables into this delicious side dish.
Author: Donna Hay