Spiced Lamb Riblets

A natural pairing of lamb and Moroccan spices. (By Adapted from Laurence Jossel)

Jerk Pumpkin Seeds

Loaded with Jamaican heat. (By CHOW Food Team)

Spiced Somalian Tea

This milky tea laced with spices has a flavor akin to a light chai. (By Adela Jung)

Poached Fig, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Tart

A versatile tart appropriate as an hors d’oeuvre or a dessert. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Spiced French Toast with Roasted Pineapple

An ultrarich version spiked with rum. (By Michael Laiskonis)

Mojo Marinated Pork Cubano (Lechon Asado)

Cuban braised pork in a citrus marinade. (By Randy Zweiban)

Aromatic Bitters

Give your tail a backbone with these homemade bitters. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cherry-Vanilla Bitters

Gussy up your next bourbon-based tail with these fragrant bitters. (By Kate Ramos)

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger. (By Kate Ramos)

Chile Hot Chocolate

A hot and spicy take on creamy, rich hot chocolate. (By Kate Ramos)

Lentil Hummus Wrap with Pomegranate Molasses

Vegetables tossed in turmeric and wrapped up with red lentil hummus. (By Amy Wisniewski)

An essential mix for southern Indian cooking. (By Aliza Green)

Poached Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Pears poached in a spiced red-wine vinaigrette lift this classic salad from standard to stellar. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Pickled Jalapeños

Pick a peck of pickled peppers. (By Kate Ramos)

Corned Beef and Cabbage with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Corning your own beef is easier than you think. (By Kate Ramos)