Five-Spice Roasted Chicken

Roasted chicken gets a punch of flavor from an aromatic marinade.

Pomegranates, Dried Limes, Rose Water

A primer on Persian, a.k.a. Iranian, food.

To See a World in a Grain of Dry Ice

Does Chef Heston Blumenthal really find perfection?

Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)

This combination of eggs, spinach, herbs, and spices is a delicious introduction to Persian food.

Spiced Honey Cake with Caramelized Figs

This complexly flavored cake— with notes of coffee, honey, and spice— is simple to make.

Pickled Jalapeños

Pick a peck of pickled peppers.

Old Bay Pumpkin Seeds

Proof that Old Bay goes beyond crab.

Jerk Pumpkin Seeds

Loaded with Jamaican heat.

Cinnamon-Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Sweet, but not too sweet.

Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

Spice-rubbed meat with sweet cherries in an easy, quick preparation.

Dukkah-Crusted Salmon

Nuts and spice coat baked salmon for a simple, healthy dish.

Fried Turkey with Southern Rub

Our rub-and-fry keeps the turkey from getting dry.

Fennel, Avocado, and Mint Salad

A flavorful salad that doubles as a main dish.

Black Beans with Mexican Beer

A spicy new technique adds lots of flavor.

Pickled Ramps

A different kind of pickle, made from wild leeks.