Aleppo Pepper Gives Food Slow Heat and Fruit, Not a Burn
Aleppo pepper brings moderate, slow-building heat with raisin, tomato, and lightly earthy notes, so start with one-half…
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Mediterranean Spices Lean Bright, Tart, and Herbal
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5 articles in Mediterranean Spices Lean Bright, Tart, and Herbal
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Mahlab Gives Sweet Bread a Cherry-Almond Perfume
Mahlab is the kernel inside the stone of the St Lucie cherry, with cherry, almond, floral, and faintly bitter notes…
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Nigella Seeds Need Brief Heat, Not a Heavy Toast
Nigella seeds are small, angular Nigella sativa seeds with peppery, onion-like, herbal flavor and a dry crunch. Toast…
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Sumac Adds Tartness Without Making Food Watery
Culinary sumac is dried and ground Rhus coriaria fruit that gives food tart, fruity acidity without adding liquid. Use…
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What Is Saffron, and How Can You Tell If It Is Real?
Up to 75% of retail saffron is adulterated, do the cold water test before trusting what you bought. Real saffron…
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