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Maple syrup and warm, fall spices add a touch of sweetness to easy roasted veggies.

Watercress is back! It’s fantastic paired with piquant mustard and sharp vinegar that can stand up to the nose-tingling burn.

If you can find Meyer lemons, use them for this recipe. Their thinner skin has very little bitterness.

At Moneygun in Chicago, they make this hot toddy in a French press. It's the perfect answer to what to drink on a chilly night.

Aged white rum seems like an oxymoron, but it adds an edge to this beach vacation of a cocktail.

In the fall, make this drink with a fresh fig instead of blackberries—use half for muddling and half for the garnish.

This creamy custard is popular in Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia and Singapore, where it's slathered onto toasted fluffy white bread and served with poached eggs as a morning snack. Often called the vanilla of Southeast Asia, the long, narrow, vibrant green pandan leaves give the jam its signature aromatic flavor.

Thin, naturally grain-free chickpea flour pancakes take the place of tortillas in these warmly spiced lamb and eggplant “tacos.”

This recipe is inspired by one in Mollie Katzen’s book The Vegetable Dishes I Can’t Live Without. Heads up! This recipe calls for already cooked spaghetti squash.

Often called kosher-style dill pickles, these are quick to make. Use either small whole cucumbers or cut larger ones into quarters. For an additional interesting flavor, tuck a small dried hot red pepper into each jar.

Cinnamon lends warming complexity to this comforting and creamy cold-weather drink. Want to turn it into a hot cocktail? A splash of rum certainly wouldn't hurt.

A good soak in buttery tomato sauce gives this ultra-juicy burger—a popular late-night Turkish street eat—its name.

Of all the sauces I make, this is definitely in the top three for both flavor and utility. Not only does it make delicious Red Chicken Enchiladas, but it’s a perfect base for chili, and it adds a delightful piquancy to most Mexican or southwestern dishes.

This simplified version of the traditional savory rice porridge uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked with rice in a slow-cooker. Dress it with avocado, limes, peanuts, chile oil—and as many toppings as you like.

This rich and creamy white chocolate has tropical notes thanks to the coconut milk, plus a boost of caffeine and bold green color from matcha powder.

This simple smoothie gets a bolt of caffeine from matcha and a dose of protein from yogurt. The combo of yogurt, mango, and matcha results in a tartly refreshing smoothie.

This lime-mint-matcha combo is a great morning or afternoon pick-me-up—a splash of rum turns it into an invigorating cocktail.

You will think this pasta recipe calls for an absurd amount of kale, but it will shrink a ton when cooked.

This chorizo recipe is hearty and substantial on its own, but if you want to put an egg on it, go right ahead.

Toss cubed salmon in a simple grapefruit ponzu sauce and serve over tender greens for a refreshing take on Hawaii's beloved raw seafood dish.