Mustard oil, which is derived from the seeds of the mustard plant, is an everyday ingredient in parts of India and the subcontinent — and is particularly essential in Bengali cooking.

Sesame seeds and sesame oil are rich in bioactive lignans, tocopherols, and unsaturated fatty acids that exert antioxidant, ...

This pale, fragrant oil was grassy and earthy on the nose. Senior editor Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm says “It tastes very much like halvah” and that it’s “almost lightly sweet” with a ...

Although ants are part of the natural ecosystem, having them invade your home is not ideal, but there's an aromatic essential oil you can use to keep them out.

Grilled cilantro is amazing because grilling transforms its bright, grassy flavor into something deeper and more complex. The ...