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
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
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
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
A recipe for quick-cooking chicken and zucchini enchiladas.
Author: Rhoda Boone
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
Author: April Bloomfield
This weeknight-friendly soup inspired by the Mexican classic is enriched by the flavor of smoky chipotles, brightened by lime, and ready in just 22 minutes.
Author: Rhoda Boone
Author: Brian Luscher
Achieve all the flavors of slow-simmered chili in just 30 minutes with the help of a few pantry staples.
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.
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
Author: Maria Helm Sinskey
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
These quick-cooking lamb chops make dinner feel instantly fancy.
Author: Alison Roman
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
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
Author: Fred Thompson
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
Author: Ian Knauer
This Caribbean-style pumpkin soup is ideally made with calabaza, but butternut or kabocha squash will work too.
Author: Ramin Ganeshram
Author: Andrea Albin
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
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
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
Toss green beans with tons of olive oil and aromatics and surrender the whole thing to your oven for an hour or two until it becomes impossibly soft and caramelized.
Author: Claire Saffitz
An easy Tandoori Spice Blend recipe
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
Author: Joe Carroll
These baby back ribs from Rob Rainford are rubbed with brown sugar and smoked paprika and smoked on the grill, then brushed with homemade barbecue sauce.
Author: Rob Rainford
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
Author: Damon Lee Fowler
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
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
Author: Marcus Samuelsson
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Sweet and tangy pomegranate juice brings a depth of flavor and rich color to this meltingly tender lamb stew (no tagine required!) Serve with Cauliflower "Couscous" with Dried Fruit and Almonds or any...
Author: Rhoda Boone
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.
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
You can substitute any color of rice or quinoa to make this gorgeous (and healthful) salad, which works as a vegetarian main course or hearty side dish.
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Of Iranian origin, ghurmas are thick-sauced, long-simmered stews, spiked with dry herbs and thickened with vegetables. My close friend R. J. Singh, more affectionately called Molu, remembers this particular...
Author: Raghavan Iyer
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
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
Author: John Willoughby
Author: Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan
Author: Sophie Dahl
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
Author: Sheila Lukins