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When it comes to healthy dips and spreads, hummus gets all of the love and attention. But it’s the mighty lentil that packs a higher protein punch with less fat and calories per serving. The simple, albeit delicious recipe from Baba Cool‘s executive chef Gabriella Mann highlights the velvety texture of the legume as it’s paired with refreshing mint, lemon juice, and garlic. Subtle notes of nutmeg round out the dish to create an appetizer that’s perfect for any summer gathering.

This bacon compote is versatile. Spoon some onto pizza along with jalapeños and red onions or try it as a meaty nacho topping, even toast a bagel and top with cream cheese and bacon compote—it’s fantastic.

Mashed potatoes may be simple, but where would turkey and gravy or braised meats be without them? Use leftovers for breakfast in some Turkey Hash.

These easy chicken skewers, courtesy of Ayesha Curry, are rubbed in a warm blend of jerk spices (including garlic, allspice, and clove, with a little brown sugar and fresh thyme in the mix), then grilled to juicy perfection. A cool, vibrant salsa with silky fresh mango and crunchy red onion provides a great sweet-tangy contrast to the meat. Although these turn out beautifully on a grill pan, feel free to fire up your gas or charcoal grill if you have one handy.

Salt and pepper are classic corn toppings, but with the simple addition of nori (dried seaweed), dried orange peel, ground red chile pepper, black and white sesame seeds, and garlic, this common seasoning combination turns into the ultimate umami mix. Togarashi is a small Japanese red chile that can be found in both dried and fresh forms ranging from flakes to powder, and it is often associated with packaged chile-related Japanese spices.

This salsa is a classic with a twist of sweetness thanks to mango. It’s an easy, go-to recipe that’s perfect for a party, or as an afternoon snack staple—try it with our easy crab cake recipe. This salsa is a little on the hot side, so don’t be shy about adjusting accordingly. Happy chip dipping and taco topping!

Blanched green beans are sautéed with a little vinegar and parsley for a bright-tasting, easy side dish. Serve with rich dishes like Potato Gratin, Brick Chicken, or Chicken Cordon Bleu.

This delicious Cheeseburger Pie is a unique twist on the traditional burger, merging the robust flavors of a cheeseburger into a sumptuous pie dish. Served hot and loaded with gooey cheese, succulent ground beef and topped with crispy crust, it's an ultimate comfort food experience that will delight all burger and pie lovers.

This easy recipe teaches how to make Chicken Broth, a staple ingredient in many cuisines worldwide and is widely used as a base for soups, stews, sauces, and various other dishes. Don't miss it!

Here is the ultimate syrup for all your Halloween dessert needs! Made with cloves, ginger and cinnamon, this syrup is versatile and finger-licking good. It is easy to make and goes with almost everything from milkshakes to lattes.

A Polynesian favorite, ahi tuna poke makes a great starter, especially when served with crispy Furikake Wonton Crisps. To keep the poke cold, chill the serving dish ahead of time and nestle it in a larger bowl filled with ice to serve. What to buy: Togarashi powder, a Japanese mixture of spices that always contains chiles, can be found in ethnic markets. (It may also be labeled shichimi togarashi.) Or you can make your own.