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Avocado and chili offer an intriguing flavor combination in these frozen summer treats.

"Sumac provides a great acidity without adding a lemon or lime flavor," says Nawab.

A speedy condiment that adds sophistication to anything from pasta to a savory tart.

Mint is pretty standard dessert material, but it seems more exotic when combined with roasted pineapple.

“You don’t have to go inside for anything and you can cook everything on the grill.” Even a dessert pizza.

An ideal dish for the weekend, when the chef loves working in the kitchen at home and asking people to join in and help.

To make this dish even easier, you can toss the tomatoes in raw, and use a store-bought pesto.

Despite their frightful, wormy looks, crosnes are prized by chefs for their nutty sunchokelike flavor and crunchy radishy texture.

You can find all the exotic ingredients you need Kalustyan's spice shop.

Imperceptibly enriched with soy milk, tofu, and just enough miso to give it a slight, delectable tang.

Ice cream, sorbet, and cookie dough combine in this decadent dessert.

Toss grill-marked eggplant and coat with olive oil, garlic, and chile powder for a hearty summer salad or side.

The chopped leaves and blossoms of these flowers go into this chosen condiment for crab salad—reserve a few flowers for garnish.

This game bird smoked with tea leaves, brown sugar, and cinnamon is paired with an Asian slaw.

A sweet and crunchy take on brown butter could be poured over poultry or vegetables.

Drizzle this dressing over grilled scallops for an exotic citrus twist.

This Aussie-style pineapple burger is weirdly delicious enough to make a few converts.

This rhubarb-pickle recipe demonstrates that there’s more to do with the tart-flavored veggie than make jam or fill a pie.

Once you buy the bresaola (Nawab likes Salumeria Biellese), this hors d'oeuvres couldn't be easier.

A lemongrass-coconut-milk broth enriches this shrimp dish making it an exotic yet ideal winter soup.

Whipped tofu gives an Asian spin to this creamy fall soup.

Serve chile-and-ginger-glazed baby vegetables over soba noodles.

Spicy pork, Oaxaca cheese, and avocado come together in this Latin-inspired mega-sandwich.

White chocolate and lime zest coat this unusual popsicle.