182 boot recipes

Chow spice paste with garlic, ginger, cardamom, turmeric, coriander, and mustard seeds blended smooth. A Caribbean-style all-purpose seasoning base that keeps in the fridge.

Crispy deep-fried samosas with spiced curried meat filling wrapped in homemade pastry. Seasoned with garam masala, fresh ginger, and mint, these golden triangles shatter at first bite.

Nothing's wrong with trying this creamy, low-fat soup made with carrots, potatoes and a teaspoon of ginger root.

Rasta redfish marinade is a Caribbean-style chutney made from unripe mangos, tamarind, malt vinegar, ginger, and hot chilies. Simmered, pureed, and ready to transform grilled fish.

Homemade Thai green curry paste with fresh green chilies, lemongrass, galangal, shrimp paste, and coriander. Blends in minutes, beats store-bought every time.

Fresh orange salsa with diced oranges, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, ginger, and cilantro. A bright, citrusy no-cook salsa that pairs with grilled fish, chicken, or tortilla chips.

Quick Southeast Asian rice vermicelli with crisp-tender vegetables, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and roasted peanuts. Ready in 25 minutes by microwave or stovetop with both methods included.

Hot and spicy rice noodles with carrot, broccoli, cabbage, and ginger in a cayenne-honey-hoisin sauce. A low-fat Asian-style stir-fry on the table in 20 minutes.

Liz and Tom's crab boil: hard-shell crabs steamed over a citrus-and-spice broth with potatoes, corn on the cob, bay, and galangal. A summer seafood feast built for a crowd.

Root vegetable bake: butternut squash, celeriac, carrot, potato, and turnip simmered tender, mashed smooth, then topped with golden caramelized onions and baked until crusty. Holiday-table ready.

Seared butterflied shrimp coated in a caramelized lemon-lime zest crust with jalapeno and white pepper, finished with starfruit, ginger, and a rum pan sauce. A show-stopping tropical appetizer.

Homemade ketjap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) from dark brown sugar, soy sauce, molasses, galangal, and cilantro. Stores for months at room temperature.

Tom Yam Goong, the classic Thai hot and sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and a sharp kick of black chili paste.

A warming Korean-inspired broth with ginseng root, garlic shoots, soy sauce, and toasty sesame oil. Just pour boiling water over the seasonings for an earthy, restorative sipping soup ready in 10 minutes.

Indian-spiced chicken thighs marinated in yogurt, mango chutney, curry powder, cumin, and fresh ginger, then baked until brown and fork-tender. Bold flavor with minimal effort.

This is a very healthy soup, with several kinds of vegetables and seasonings, nutritious and tasty.