A brief 30-minute swim in a marinade imbues shrimp with intense flavor—jalapeño, ginger, and garlic lend heat, while garam masala contributes depth.

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....

Baba ghanouj fans, take note: Smoky eggplant spreads are just as hauntingly delicious when studded with onion, cilantro, and sparks of heat from roasted poblanos and habaneros.

You can deep-fry these wings, but they’re just as delicious hot off the grill.

You can’t go wrong with a traditional bread stuffing, especially when it’s enlivened with fresh sage and celery leaves.

Even ardent bacon lovers will be amazed at the gorgeous interplay of flavors here: salty, smoky, sweet, and sharp.

Brick-red Spanish paprika, green artichokes, and golden saffron contribute beautiful color, while browned rabbit infuses the rice with a meaty richness.

We encourage you to seek out a bone-in pork loin for this recipe; the meat always seems a bit richer and deeper in flavor.

This is perfect to serve with some quinoa or wild rice as a main to a non-meat eater, or as a side with some roast chicken for the carnivorous. It's also good served warm the following day with a little grilled tofu...

Serve this cool Indian condiment with naan or crisp flatbread; it also tastes great with grilled lamb or chicken.