In Morocco, both fresh cilantro and dried, ground coriander are used to flavor stews such as this tagine. Try filling a pepper mill with coriander seeds for an original twist on ground pepper.

Not a honey lover? Berries, pumpkin, and spices help tame honey’s strong flavor in this satisfying breakfast (or anytime) treat.

This Indian-style stew gets spicier as it sits, so if you prefer milder flavors, serve it immediately.

Congee, a comforting rice porridge, is the chicken soup of the Asian world. It’s usually served as a breakfast dish, but also can be made with healing ingredients, including ginger, to treat colds, flu, and digestive ailments. Here, the homemade broth is infused with fresh ginger and dried mushrooms for a creamy, soothing dish that’s full of healing flavor.

Cooking chopped onions slowly over low heat caramelizes their natural sugars and turns the pungent vegetables into a rich, ultraversatile spread that will keep for up to a week in the fridge. Try slathering it on bread and toasting with cheese for an open-faced sandwich, spread it on pizza dough, stir it into sour cream for a homemade dip, or thin it with vegetable broth for easy onion soup.