Juniper Berries (How to Use Them + Recipes)
What are Juniper Berries? Juniper berries are a small round berry that grow on conifers. They’re most notably…
Garam Masala
Garam Masala is a warming, aromatic spice blend from the Indian subcontinent. Blends vary by country and region…
Dukkah Spice Mix
What is dukkah? Dukkah (pronounced doo-kah) is an Egyptian nut, seed, and spice mix used as a topping and…
Ras el Hanout Recipe
What is Ras el Hanout? Ras el Hanout is a Middle Eastern spice blend used in tagines, soups,…
Middle Eastern Spices and Spice Blends
Middle Eastern cuisine uses some of the most exciting spices and spice blends in the world. Richly aromatic…
Aleppo Pepper
What is Aleppo Pepper? Aleppo pepper (or Halaby pepper) is a Middle Eastern spice made from a dried…
Fajita Seasoning
Fajita seasoning is a zesty, Mexican-style rub for tacos, fajitas, and more. You can make your fajita spice…
Italian Seasoning
Italian seasoning is a versatile herb blend that can be used to flavor Italian and other Mediterranean dishes.…
Mahlab Spice
Mahlab is the pit of a small sour cherry tree (St. Lucy’s) found in the Mediterranean. The pits…
How to Use Fenugreek
Fenugreek is used as both a herb (dried leaves) and a spice (seeds). It’s used in many dishes…