In sub-Saharan Africa, oil infused with bird's eye chiles and herbs is used for drizzling over vegetables, grains and other foods to add some kick.

A lighter tahini vinaigrette with a good punch of lemon is perfect on crisp salad-slaws.

A hummus with a light and silky texture is a versatile topping or dip.

Here’s a great destination for that butternut squash you’ve been roasting, pureeing, and stashing in the freezer – a smooth and silky queso dip with a kick of smoky heat.

Halfway between garlic confit and roasted garlic, this is an efficient and delicious way to roast a lot of garlic cloves at once.

Here's the perfect destination for berries ripening too fast.

This is your go-to glaze for fancying-up that pastry.

Is it a condiment? A dip? An appetizer? A side dish? Doesn't matter — baked feta is delicious.

Here's the first thing I make when my rhubarb gets to harvest size in the spring.

Lime and maple combine with chopped crystallized ginger and white miso for a flavorful dressing to spoon over grains or veggies.