2,500 leaf recipes

Spicy jalapeno pesto with fresh basil, parsley, pine nuts, and garlic. A no-cook, no-cheese pesto with a kick of green heat that's ready in 5 minutes flat.

Roasted rack of lamb with fresh thyme and rosemary, seared then oven-roasted to medium rare with a white wine and lamb stock pan sauce. A classic French masterchef recipe.

Eggplant matzo mina layers broiled eggplant, softened matzo, homemade tomato sauce, and soy mozzarella into a Passover-friendly vegetarian casserole baked until bubbly.

Pork loin roast studded with garlic and parsley, then slow-roasted with frequent basting in a chicken broth, white wine, and star anise glaze. The anise gives the meat a subtle warm-spice depth that sets it apart from a standard roast.

Golden turmeric rice cooked with a bay leaf and a pinch of chili powder for warm color and subtle spice. A simple five-ingredient Indian-style side dish that pairs with curries, stews, and grilled meats.

Garlic roast chicken with rosemary and lemon roasts boneless chicken in a single dish with crushed garlic, fresh rosemary, lemon zest, and white wine. A 30-minute Mediterranean weeknight dinner with bright pan juices.

Grilled gemfish in North African chermoula marinade with fresh coriander, parsley, cumin, paprika, and lemon juice. An aromatic Moroccan-style fish that's bold, herbaceous, and made for the barbecue.

Crispy flaquitos with seasoned ground beef, cumin, garlic, and melted cheese rolled in flour tortillas and deep-fried until golden. A crunchy Mexican appetizer or snack.

Greek beef pita pockets stuffed with seasoned patties made with oregano, cinnamon, and red wine vinegar, topped with cucumber, lettuce, and a cool yogurt mint sauce.

White wine garlic shrimp sautés peeled shrimp with olive oil, garlic, white wine, and parsley in 10 minutes. Restaurant-style Italian shrimp scampi minus the butter. Serve over linguine.

Grilled pork tenderloin medallions in a bright marinade of white wine, lemon, honey and tarragon, flattened thin so they grill in minutes. A fast, flavorful cookout main that needs as little as 15 minutes to marinate.

Briny feta and chopped spinach baked in a silky egg custard with cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan. A Greek-inspired quiche that works for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

Three onion pie with feta layers slow-cooked yellow and red onions and leeks with eggs, feta and fresh herbs in a breadcrumb crust. A Greek-leaning crustless tart that works for brunch, lunch or dinner.

Diced bass mixed with tomato, onion, thyme, and bay leaves, wrapped in mashan leaves and steamed. A traditional Guatemalan fish tamale (tashmul) that's rustic, aromatic, and ready in 40 minutes.

Lemon-thyme pesto skips the basil for a brighter, herbal twist on the classic. Parsley, pine nuts, fresh lemon, and thyme blend into a sauce ready in 15 minutes for pasta, fish, or chicken.

Roasting is one of the best cooking methods for optimizing root vegetables' flavor. Unlike boiling, where water dilutes some of the vegetable's flavor, roasting intensifies it.