Punch is one of the easiest ways to set the Halloween mood—all you need is a cauldron, perhaps, and ice block “hands. ”

Celebrating St. Joseph’s Day at church, many families pay tribute to the Sicilian carpenter saint by sprinkling this flavorful bread crumb “sawdust” over pasta....

This butter works the best when it’s prepared ahead. I like to use this seasoned butter on just about everything, from pasta to sautéed shrimp.

This sauce is classic for New Orleanians. Recipes vary, but canned tomatoes can be brought back to life by adding spices and pinch of sugar.

The heads and shells really make this dish, giving it the deep, nutty flavor you can get only from toasted shrimp shells.

Using this spice blend is the truly easiest way to consistently achieve the Creole flavor. Spices will last for six months in an airtight container.

This recipe is at the intersection of the ease of quick pickling and the full-on flavor of a long-fermented kimchi.

When lacquered with a rich, complex sauce and roasted, chicken becomes a delicious crowd-pleaser.

An important ingredient in several Tiki drinks, it also plays well with apple flavors and brown spirits.

If you’ve ever ordered tacos de lengua from your favorite Mexican restaurant, you know how flavorful tongue can be.