If you're looking to expand your culinary repertoire, set your sights on dukkah. Also spelled dukkha, duqqa, du'ah, or do'a, this fragrant, earthy Middle Eastern seasoning mix lends texture, crunch, ...

Years of culinary experimentation have taught me that the right mix of herbs and spices is key to so many dishes. The Middle Eastern lexicon of flavors, particularly from Turkey, has been essential to ...

Back in 2006, I read a blog post by David Lebovitz touting an Italian herb rub that cook Judy Witts Francini had taught him to make. It consisted of rosemary, sage, garlic and sea salt. Well, I looked ...

For Salma Nawlo, the Arabic language evokes poetry, history and the culture of Syria, the country where she was born. But Nawlo knows many Americans regard Arabic simply as the language of terrorists.

Whether you're preparing a simple fruit cup or a more elaborate fruit salad, sumac adds an unexpected zing that will entice your family and friends and wow them. This vibrant, tartish spice is derived ...

If you frequent Middle Eastern restaurants, za'atar spice is a familiar taste. But lately, za'atar has been popping up beyond its normal haunts and is fast becoming a flavor trend. From Boston and New ...

Hummus in a wrap with vegetables might be an everyday kind of lunch — one you’d likely bring to work in an effort to eat more healthfully after a summer of reveling — but as this recipe proves, it ...

HALLANDALE (CBSMiami) -- It's a taste of Israel at Jaffa, a charming eatery in Hallandale Beach created by Chef Yaniv Cohen. He's also known as The Spice Detective for his dedicated use of healthy, ...