Bon Appétit

Jarred kimchi delivers flavor and color in this roast chicken dish.

Using frozen berries in desserts is a clever way to add flavor and vibrant color in colder months. Choose a mild honey, such as clover or orange blossom, to let the fruits shine.

If you forget to thaw the shrimp in the morning, set the bag in a large bowl filled with cold water. It will defrost in minutes. One cup of dry rice will yield 3 cups cooked; leftover rice, which is slightly dried out, makes the best stir-fries.

Lime zest is a fresh addition to macaroons, and a Microplane is our zesting tool of choice. If you can't find unsweetened coconut chips, use two 7-ounce bags of sweetened shredded coconut and reduce the sugar to 1 tablespoon.

This zesty mayo dip would also go well with sliced red bell peppers and celery sticks before dinner; it's amazing how many vegetables kids will eat when they're actually hungry.

Smoked and fresh fish join forces in this much-appreciated update to the often-maligned gefilte fish. To get the job done faster, use two skillets.

This lightly spiced sangria is packed with green apple and citrus flavor.

If juicing sounds too healthy for you, may we suggest adding booze? The beets turn the vodka a fantastic shade of pink, and ginger adds a flavorful kick.

Go ahead and double this tomato sauce. It freezes well—ready for other pastas or for simmer-poaching eggs

Quickly cooking shredded butternut squash with butter and sage turns it into an almost-instant sauce for a very autumnal pasta dinner.

The lamb roasts on a bed of thyme to infuse the meat.

With a bag of frozen kale in your freezer, this elegant dish comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Burning the leek in this recipe lends an aromatic charred note, adding balance to the raw and poached cauliflower.

Pull the eggs off the heat when they still look a little loose; carryover cooking will do the rest.

This version of pasta e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) thickens the sauce with puréed chickpeas, and it's finished with a fresh garlic-and-rosemary oil, which adds great flavor and an even better aroma.

Don't worry about getting too much color on your pears—they will gain more caramel flavor the darker they go. This unusual dessert is a play on flavors—savory alongside sweet—and textures.

Swap out your morning coffee with matcha for an antioxidant boost.

This twist on pasta carbonara is sweet from leeks and rich thanks to cream (in place of eggs).

This simple salad gets extra flavor from finely grated hazelnuts.