This recipe was originally published as part of the Signature Dishes feature and slideshow.

I adore the kick that wasabi gives to anything in its path. Get it in powder form and add slowly to dressings or mayonnaise, or if anyone you know goes to Japan, get them to bring you back the toxic green stuff in a tube....

Pistou is Provence's version of Italian pesto, minus the nuts. Although it's most often associated with soupe au pistou, a vegetable soup that is almost magically transformed by a spoonful of pistou added to your bowl at...

This recipe is part of Thai Tea Pudding with Lime Caramel and Candied Cashews, from Susan Feniger's Street Food, Clarkson Potter, 2012..

Although not native to the region, melons are a refreshing and delicious complement to this dressing, together making a perfect summertime side dish.

Transform jarred roasted red peppers into a fresh and flavorful dip seasoned with cumin and a pinch of cayenne.

Ditch the store-bought seasoning packet in favor of this DIY version that combines slowly caramelized onions with tangy sour cream.

This classic Provençal soup gets a jolt of fresh herbal flavor from a dollop of pistou, which is basically a basil pesto made without nuts.

In our never-ending quest for the best burger, we think we've hit on an outstanding version that requires nothing more than a trip to the supermarket and a short sojourn in the freezer for the bacon....

We guarantee this recipe will be an instant crowd favorite thanks to toasted garlic-butter buns piled high with tender meatballs and tangy tomato sauce.