Flavor/25 recipes

Honey lends a nice change of flavor.

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.

This beef stew recipe is from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. It cooks up in about half an hour and is surprisingly rich in flavor given its short cooking time.

Famous Lemon Meringue Pie recipe

They are a favorite among the Polish for their rich and interesting flavor.

An instant favorite, these dessert bars are full of flavor!

A new twist on a Thanksgiving classic! This pumpkin pie has a rich maple flavor and a delicately crisp bruleed top.

Lots of raisins, currants and candied orange peel give the bread nice and tasty flavor, a classic Irish bread that is served during the holidays!

Orange Walnut Rum Cake with Grand Marnier Icing recipe

Add a unique Dutch flavor to your family dinners with this scrumptious dish made with succulent pork, potatoes and kidney beans.

Another succulent chicken dish that doesn't disappoint in flavor!

Asafetida, mango powder, and black salt distinguish the chat masala from other masalas, giving the blend a sourness that makes it a welcome accompaniment to fresh fruit and other snacks. 'Chat' refers to various snacks and to the North Indian cafes that serve them. Fresh fruit often is sprinkled with lime juice and chat masala. Black salt (which is actually reddish gray), available at Indian food stores, has a distinctive flavor that's quite different from sea salt or table salt. The garam masala is the wild card in this recipe; either one of the (Tamil Nadu Curry Powder or Punjabi-Style Garam Masala) masalas may be used.

This is the best prime rib ever! My whole family is addicted to it. The flavor of the meat is unbelieveable and the temperature of the meat is perfect. I usually use extra garlic just because I love it so much and it is still not overpowering. I also add beef broth once I remove the prime rib from the pan and make an aujois gravy. My family and I will enjoy this for many years to come.

Those who enjoy an instant cup of broth but are dismayed by the use of flavor enhancers and the abundance of salt in commercial brands may welcome the chance to make their own soup mix.