Yes, sumac is a small tree. But that tree bears bright red berry-like fruit, which is crushed into coarse powder the color of brick. In this form, sumac is the paprika of Middle Eastern cooking. It’s ...

It’s awfully tempting to refer to it as lemony, but I think that sells this spice – a Middle Eastern staple – woefully short. Sumac, ground from a berry, is more than tart. It’s also a little floral, ...

Make the green tahini sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine mint, sorrel and garlic. Pulse to roughly chop and combine. Blend in juice of ½ lemon and a generous pinch of salt. With motor ...

It's a love letter to food’s ability to bridge cultures, sparking curiosity and underscoring humanity’s need for connection and belonging. Seattle chef Omid Roustaei, author of the new cook book, ...

Sumac is an ancient spice used widely throughout Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines. Made from the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sumac is a spice that has been gaining wider visibility over the past couple of decades. It's long been very popular in Mediterranean and ...

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 ...

For years I avoided recipes that called for sumac, or relied on poor facsimiles using lemon juice. Every time I saw sumac in an ingredients list I would immediately begin to itch. I couldn't help but ...

Pastry chef Paola Velez makes the recipe–which has a Ritz cracker crust!–on this week’s episode of Pastries with Paola. Want to make it at home? Read on for Paola's step-by-step method and follow ...

Take inspiration from Middle Eastern spices when cooking up your next fish dinner. Kory Foltz, Executive Chef at Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, Florida has a few savory suggestions if you're ...