Herbs & Spices

Roasted tomatillos, green chiles, and a swirl of cilantro brighten this hearty chicken stew. Don’t hold back on the toppings.

This rice pudding features a brûléed top and a scoop of mango sorbet for brightness and as a nod to the classic sticky rice flavor.

Top slow-roasted sweet potatoes with tamarind concentrate, green chutney, fresh onions, tomatoes, and cilantro for a chaat-inspired appetizer.

This chicken kari recipe fills your house with the rich, comforting aroma of chicken simmering in a heady mix of spices, onions, and tomatoes.

Cut steak into cubes and suddenly it transforms into a quick-cooking protein.

This isn’t competing with a brownie. It’s in a class of its own.

Canned pumpkin, you shouldn’t have!

This chai is definitively ginger-forward. Feel free to add a little more maple syrup if you like it on the sweeter side. This is part of BA’s Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

A plush fall bake loaded with fruit and topped with cinnamon streusel.

Strong black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and evaporated milk make this karak chai rich, creamy, and deeply aromatic.

Ground chicken, Parmesan, marinara, and plenty of mozz in a supersize sheet-pan dinner worth sharing.

Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.

Soft in the center, crisp at the edges, and coated in cinnamon sugar—everything a classic snickerdoodle should be.

This savory babka is braided with a whole head of garlic, fresh parsley, and salty Parmesan.

This 5-minute dip is creamy, crunchy, and made for chips.

An optional pinch of saffron adds a golden hue and subtly floral flavor to tangy buttermilk pie.

Tender, buttery breakfast pastries with crisp caramelized edges, a fragrant cinnamon-orange filling, and a crackly sugar topping.

This streamlined Italian tomato sauce makes magic out of a handful of pantry ingredients.

A classic Sicilian pasta with caramelized eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, and ricotta salata.

Lime juice, fish sauce, peanuts, and plenty of herbs.

Stir-frying slices makes this dinner doable on any given night.

Personal goal is to eat these daily from now until Memorial Day.

Creamy, vinegary, and with lots of fresh dill.

Or sauce. Or dip. Or sandwich spread.