Za'atar: A Middle Eastern spice blend made up of spices such as thyme, sumac, oregano, sesame seeds, cumin, and etc. The spice blends vary from one region to another. The flavor of za'atar is a bit tangy, herby, and slightly nutty. ...
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Sumac
Sumac: A very popular Mediterranean spice that has a sour, fruity, vinegar flavor. It comes from the berries of a wild bush that is then dried and crushed to make sumac. This spice is often used to add a sour element to dishes. ...
The Original Italian Tiramisu (Light & Super Creamy)
Recently my mom mentioned to me that my husband makes a lot of appearances in my posts. I usually use him as my comic relief (shh…don't tell him), but today he is the star of this post. I am delighted to share his tried and true original Italian tiramisu recipe. This is a recipe that he has perfected over a period of 7 years. I know what you are thinking surely that’s a typo, but you would be mistaken. It really took the man 7 years. He rarely ever enters the kitchen, that is my domain, ...
Quick 10-Minute Lemon Cauliflower rice
I am eternally grateful to the person who came up with the brilliant idea for cauliflower rice. I don't have what you call the skinny gene, so literally, I have to be watchful of everything I eat. If I am not, it's very easy for me to start expanding. Thank you for the genetics Mom and Dad. I still love you! That being said, I can't really afford to be eating rice all the time, even though I would love to. The other thing is my husband despises rice. He is an anomaly. He doesn't like ...
Asafetida (Hing)
Asafetida (Hing): The aroma and taste of this spice can be quite off putting, but when it is cooked in some fat like oil or butter it brings an onion like flavor to the dish. This spice is commonly used in Indian cooking, and a little bit of it goes a long way. ...
Curry leaves
Curry leaves (Karipatta): Most commonly used in South Indian cooking, this spice is used mostly in its fresh form. The curry leaves have a bright lemony flavor slightly similar to herbs like kaffir lime leaves. It can be found in the refrigerated section of an Indian store, sold in small plastic packets. ...