Recipes & Cooking Recipes by Ingredient Herbs & Spices 5 Tasty Turmeric Recipes That Will Warm You Up to the Spice We love the warmth (not fire) turmeric lends to recipes. By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh began her career at FITNESS magazine in 2010. Since, she's worked at a wide variety of publications full-time, including BHG.com, Recipe.com and as a cross-brand social media specialist. From search engine optimization to features for print to video strategy, she has a diverse background in all things magazines. At the start of 2019, Karla chose to pursue full-time freelance writing and has contributed to more than 3 dozen brands. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on April 30, 2024 Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Marcus Reeves is an experienced writer, publisher, and fact-checker. He began his writing career reporting for The Source magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. His book Somebody Scream: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power was nominated for a Zora Neale Hurston Award. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he teaches writing and communications. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Trending Videos Close this video player These tasty turmeric recipes will warm up your dinners, brunches, and drinks with this spice linked to many health benefits. We love the warmth (not fire) turmeric lends to dishes. Our favorite creations include marinated chicken, rice with turmeric, and even a turmeric-infused affogato. 5 Tasty Turmeric Recipes That Will Warm You Up to the Spice 01 of 05 Pork Skewers with Couscous Salad View Recipe Carson Downing Come summer grilling season (or any time you feel like busting out your indoor grill pan), savory marinated pork kabobs are a perfect partner for a warmly spiced couscous salad. Turmeric recipes—including this layered and complex yet easy-to-make dinner—often call for ginger, too. Did you know the two plants are related? 02 of 05 Toasted Naan and Chicken Soup View Recipe Carson Downing Think of this turmeric recipe as the Indian version of chicken tortilla soup. Season the warming chicken soup with cardamom, cloves, turmeric, and garam masala (a spice blend that varies from region to region in India). Then trade the tortillas for fluffy naan to complete this twist on the classic. How to Make Naan Bread 03 of 05 Turmeric-Ginger Marinated Chicken View Recipe One tender turmeric recipe for chicken coming right up! Equal parts grated turmeric root and grated gingerroot scent the yogurt-base marinade that amps up the flavor and juiciness of plain ol' chicken breasts. Allow the marinade to infuse overnight or up to 24 hours (chill in the fridge) for the best results. 04 of 05 Weeknight Paella View Recipe A full 2 teaspoons of the sunshine-color spice, plus a pinch of saffron threads, turn up the flavor volume in this turmeric recipe. A blend of scallops, shrimp, and chorizo makes this taste just like the classic Spanish dish—all in a fraction of the time (25 minutes!). 05 of 05 Turmeric Tonic View Recipe Step aside, hot chocolate. This beverage is steeped with turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon like a turmeric tea recipe. This healthy drink will warm you up from the inside out. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit