Slow-Grilled Leg of Lamb with Mint Yogurt and Salsa Verde

A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.

An ex-boyfriend’s mom—who emigrated from Colombia—made the best meat sauce—she would fry sofrito for the base and simply add cooked ground beef, sazón, and jarred tomato sauce. My version is a bit more bougie—it calls for caramelized tomato paste and white wine—but the result is just as good.

This luscious chilled yogurt soup, packed with fresh and dried mint, is an incredibly refreshing and cooling appetizer during the summer.

Berbere is a spicy chile blend that has floral and sweet notes from coriander and cardamom, and when it’s paired with a honey glaze, it sets these wings apart from anything else you’ve ever had.

An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.

Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.

A quick-fix dinner thanks to store-bought tortellini and chicken broth.

Serve these as you would falafel: in a pita, on top of a salad, or as a snack with a dip.