Condiment

You can use this simple formula to wake up chicken, add another layer of flavor to pork or steak, or sass up all kinds of vegetables.

Substitute pine nuts for the walnuts if you'd like. To serve with pasta, stir in ½ cup pasta cooking liquid to the pesto until smooth and toss to coat, or serve as a topping for chicken.

This cooling raita, or yogurt sauce, is a popular condiment for Indian feasts. It's also great with lamb chops.

This salsa recipe is for those who don't fear heat—habaneros are much higher on the Scoville scale than jalapeños.