For many of us, something red on our plate signals to our palates either sweetness (as with strawberries or raspberries) or spiciness (usually chillies). But sumac has neither of those flavours: it is ...

If sumac seasoning isn't already a staple in your pantry, consider adding this Middle Eastern spice for its complex, earthy, and tart flavor and deep red hue. As with all flavoring ingredients, it's ...

Cassia sticks are stronger and more pungent than cinnamon quills and work wonderfully paired with sumac in this fritter recipe. But as delicious as that zing is, it’s also distracting. Which is why ...

The Arab Spring of the spice world is upon us. My favorite food trend for 2012 is the gentle invasion of American pantries by old world spices. Vying for the attention that all good spices deserve are ...

A kebab for lunch or dipping crudités into hummus at a dinner party – these might be the most common images of Lebanese cuisine that come to mind for Hongkongers. While Chinese, Japanese, French and ...