Root Vegetable

This easy-to-savor chile oil is traditionally made with a specific chile, èr jīngtiáo.

Heilongjiang in Northeast China does not have a huge repertoire of famous recipes, but this eggplant preparation should put it on the map.

Roasted garlic is one of just five ingredients that make this hearty baked pasta oh-so-good, with oh-so-little effort.

A bowl of ice water stops the blanched vegetables from cooking and ensures they stay tender-crisp. The salt in the ice water seasons the veggies and chills them even further.

If time is of the essence, a skin-on fish fillet is your best friend. Not only does this black bass crisp up beautifully when pressed down on a hot pan—it also absorbs the flavors of its dressing beautifully.

Use this master formula as your guide—but feel free to get creative with the add-ins. A dried chile? Sure! A few sprigs of herbs from your windowsill? Why not?

This quick roasted asparagus recipe yields tender spears and plenty of flavor thanks to a savory mixture of garlic, oil, onion powder, and parsley.

In many Indian households observing Ramadan, black chickpeas are eaten at sunset when the fast ends.

These tandoori-spiced chickpeas get slow-cooked with aromatics in oil, and they’re sublime for a make-ahead meal.

Savory, warming miso soup is a Japanese mainstay, commonly enjoyed for breakfast alongside rice, eggs, fish, and pickles.

Turkish pide is a popular summer snack; this version uses sheep’s-milk cheese.

Garlicky, buttery shrimp scampi is an Italian-American restaurant staple that takes little more than a skillet and 15 minutes of your time to make at home.

The fillings for plachinda often include a salted fresh cheese, as well as spring onions and dill.

This fried Greek bread—stuffed with feta and spring onions—can be filled with chopped herbs for extra flavor.

This vegetarian pad Thai gets its tangy-sweet flavor and flush of heat from a sauce made with tamarind pulp, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha.

This creamy leek soup from Gourmet is velvety but not at all heavy. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

This easy chunky guacamole recipe gets warmth from a dash of cumin and heat from fresh or pickled jalapeño.