Chinese Five Spice
Chinese Five Spice or Five Spice Powder is an aromatic spice blend from China and Vietnam. The most…
The Best Spices for Vegetable Soup
If you love a delicious, warming bowl of vegetable soup, you need to know how to add lots…
What is Harissa?
Harissa is a spicy chili paste that originated in Libya but has been adopted by many other North…
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…