Raisin

Raisins are the unlikely star in this 25-minute pantry-friendly pasta featuring feta, olives, and (optional!) anchovies.

A classic vinaigrette takes notes from sweet-and-sour Italian agrodolce, featuring tangy raisins and lightly pickled shallots.

Seared chicken thighs render enough fat to form the base of a vinegary pan sauce, with pockets of sweetness from golden raisins.

With crunch from toasted walnuts and an optional boozy punch from rum-plumped raisins, this is the only carrot cake recipe you’ll ever need.

With pounds of dried fruit and glugs of dark rum, this is a recipe for serious fruitcake fans.

Nutty, chewy, and with just the right amount of add-ins to keep every bite interesting.

Nutty, buttery, and fruity, these traditional Sicilian cookies known as cuccidati are perfect for the holidays.

Lean on the oven for a hands-off approach to Sicilian-style caponata goodness.

Michael W. Twitty combines the best of custardy kugel with rich rice pudding of the American South for this take on the Rosh Hashanah classic.

For these baked empanadas, Gaby Melian says the addition of green olives and raisins in the filling is essential. 

These nutty, chocolaty treats are perfect for anyone who’s lactating—and just as delicious for everyone else.

Broiling this cod for a minute at the end of cooking makes the raisin-and-nut-studded breadcrumb topping golden, crunchy, and delicious.

When you can’t decide between cake and cookie, bake classic New England hermits, which are dense, chewy, and spiced with Christmas flavors.

Sweet, bitter, creamy, and so, so good, milk tea makes for an irresistible base for this bread pudding.

Tart cranberries meet their match in bright ginger and fruity golden raisins for a no-fuss sauce that comes together in minutes.

This warm and cozy baked oatmeal studded with carrots, apples, and raisins is the make-ahead breakfast situation your busy mornings need.

A warm ruby red mulled wine packed with enough cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger to make the whole house smell like the holidays.

These cookies are inspired by the most trusted human energy source: trail mix. They’re crammed with toasted nuts, dried fruit, hearty oats, and chocolate.

This recipe is inspired by mujadara, a simple combination of lentils, rice, and onions that exists in various forms across the Middle East. It's comforting but not too rich, and it's fresh and vegetarian without relying on many perishable ingredients. In other words, it's the perfect meal for the nights in between holiday parties.

An unconventional panna cotta inspired by the flavors of falooda: rose syrup, pistachios, and golden raisins all join in.

It’s worth planning ahead for this vibrant, springy pilaf recipe that’s made all the better by day-old rice.

The secret weapon in this summery salad is the golden raisins: They're soaked in apple cider vinegar, which not only sweetens the vinegar but also transforms them into plump, sweet-tart balloons that stand up against the rich and buttery pine nuts.

We can all agree that they're a terrible snack food, but cooking with raisins is a different story.

Eat, pray, loaf.