Indian-Spiced Sockeye and Grilled Potato Salad
Think of this two-part recipe as a much healthier version of fish-and-chips, grilled instead of fried, and with flavorful turmeric and other spices as a bonus.
Hanoi-Style Salmon with Turmeric and Dill
Roasted salmon noodle bowls (or spring rolls) with five fresh herbs and two dipping sauces? Yes, please.
Pumpkin Curry Empanadas
Savory-sweet Indian spices take these hand-held pumpkin pies into delicious appetizer territory.
Recipe: Pumpkin Curry Empanadas
Tuna Coconut Curry
Yes, you’re going to be at it a little while toasting, grinding, and sautéing the seasonings for this curry sauce. But the complex flavors are worth it.
Recipe: Tuna Coconut Curry
Turmeric Cauliflower Rice
Turmeric spices up a light and flavorful side dish that acts like a starch but is actually a vegetable.
Recipe: Turmeric Cauliflower Rice
Winter Greens Curry
A generous tablespoon of turmeric—with brown sugar for balance—underscores the earthy flavor of mustard greens and kale.
Recipe: Winter Greens Curry
Broccolini and Chickpea Dal
Starting with dried chickpeas versus canned gives you a deeper, sweeter flavor in this dal. Soak them overnight, and the next day, they’ll cook up tender with spices in less than an hour.
Recipe: Broccolini and Chickpea Dal
Ballpark Beer Mustard
Making mustard from scratch takes just 10 minutes, plus overnight for the mixture to stand, and you can try out a different beer each time you make it. Turmeric and dry mustard create the cheery color.
Recipe: Ballpark Beer Mustard
Curried Spinach with Fresh Cheese (Sag Paneer)
Curious to try making your own cheese? Indian paneer is one of the easiest, and it’s amazing with Indian-spiced spinach, or saag.
Chicken Tagine with Pine-nut Couscous
Fragrant spices create layers of flavor in this Moroccan dish, but it cooks in a fraction of the time it would take to make a traditional tagine.