Pad Kee Mao (Spicy Ground Chicken and Rice Noodles)

A quick, easy, satisfying dinner. (By Richard Ju)

Horchata

A refreshing rice-and-almond drink. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Italian Meatballs

Ground pork, turkey, and beef packed with herbs and fennel seeds. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Kulfi

This is a no-cook, no-fuss version of the Indian frozen dessert. (By Monica Bhide)

Campfire Couscous Salad with Bell Peppers and Mint

Use leftovers to whip up this cold salad. (By Regan Burns)

Thousand Island Dressing

Loaded with olives, peppers, and a sweet tang of ketchup, it’s often confused with Russian dressing. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Thanksgiving Sparkler

Tasty well beyond turkey day. (By Nick Mautone)

Cayenne Salt

Adds a nice kick to the rim of a margarita glass. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

New England Clam Chowder

Creamy, briny, and smoky— it’s chowdah-licious! (By Kate Ramos)

Ground Beef and Lamb Kabobs (By Arthur L. Meyer)

Za'atar

The Middle Eastern equivalent of salt and pepper. (By Aliza Green)

Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)

This combination of eggs, spinach, herbs, and spices is a delicious introduction to Persian food. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Gingerbread Cookies

Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Green Salad with Creamy Horseradish Vinaigrette

A simple salad of Bibb lettuce and cucumber gets a kick of heat from a creamy horseradish vinaigrette. (By Adela Jung)

Shaved Fennel and Pistachio Salad

A crunchy salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette. (By Aida Mollenkamp)