1.Add 1-2 teaspoons to any soup recipe. It will add a deep golden hue to it.

2.A natural in curries, turmeric brings warm flavors to any curry or stew. When you sauté the vegetables in oil, add in 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

3.Add a color pop to rice dishes by adding ½ teaspoon turmeric powder to the water when cooking the rice.

4.Boost the healthiness of mac and cheese by stirring in ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder to your cheese sauce. This works for both homemade and boxed varieties.

5.Make golden pancakes: Add ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric to your dry pancake mix. The color is amazing!

6.Make a hummus topper: Combine ¼ teaspoon  turmeric powder  with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds and sprinkle over hummus.