What is Berbere Spice?
Berbere is an Ethiopian spice blend that’s often used in meat and vegetable stews. It’s a warm blend…
Cooking with Rose Water
Here’s how to make and use rose water for cooking and baking, plus some of our favorite rose…
Orange Blossom Water Recipe
What is Orange Blossom Water? Orange Blossom Water is a flower water (like rosewater) that’s made from the…
Za’atar Spice Guide
What is Za’atar? Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend made from a herb mixture usually containing thyme,…
How to Use Pomegranate Molasses
What is Pomegranate Molasses? Pomegranate molasses is simply pomegranate juice that’s been reduced to a syrup. It’s thick,…
What is Hawaij Spice?
Hawaij spice (also known as Hawayej, Hawaj, and Hawayij) means “mixture” in Arabic. It’s a spice blend with primarily…
Baharat Spice Mix
What is Baharat Spice Mix? Baharat (which means “spices” in Arabic) is a spice blend used in Middle…
What is Ras el Hanout?
What is Ras el Hanout? Ras el Hanout is a Middle Eastern spice blend used in tagines, soups,…
Dukkah Spice Mix
What is dukkah? Dukkah (pronounced doo-kah) is an Egyptian nut, seed, and spice mix used as a topping and…
Saffron Spice Guide
Ever wondered how to use saffron? This saffron guide will answer all your questions – how many saffron…