Tangy, floral and earthy are three words often used to describe sumac. The vibrant, blood-hued spice is one of the primary ingredients in za’atar but is also a standout flavoring agent when used on ...

We’ve made it through winter, so let’s celebrate! It’s time for asparagus, snap peas, lettuces and vibrant greens. Time to get to the farmers market and grab rhubarb by the bundle and rush home to ...

Twelve years ago when the Younis brothers opened Café Aladdin at 530 6th Ave. N. in Fargo, I wrote a story about their restaurant. It was then that I learned about sumac, a Middle Eastern spice. Sumac ...

This vibrant crimson powder adds a tart, earthy flavor to sweet and savory dishes. Here’s everything you need to know when choosing and using it. The word sumac is derived from the Arabic word summaq, ...

You'll want to season everything with homemade za'atar. Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over low, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer sesame ...

Long before I started to cook, I knew how important it was to spice up your life… courtesy of Baby, Scary, Sporty, Ginger, and Posh. Gratuitous Spice Girls mention aside, in terms of spice in the ...

A wild flowering bush with very sour berries is the source of this vibrant spice. Those berries are dried, ground, then sifted to obtain what’s recognized as sumac spice across the Arab and ...

These flavours can add something unique to your meals. But sometimes, our usual recipes can feel a bit repetitive, and we might start looking for new ways to add excitement to our dishes. If you’ve ...

A pinch of a balanced spice blend will round out and deepen the simplest dish with pops of color and fragrance. Just as with salad dressings, you can find plenty of prepared spice blends in the market ...