Sumac has been used globally for medicinal purposes, from regulating blood sugar to promoting heart health to easing muscle cramps, viaHealthline. While it has a spectacular color in dishes, its biggest culinary superpower is its floral citrus aroma and complex taste, which is simultaneously lemony,...
From traditional herbs and spices to more adventurous geographical blends, the right seasoning will elevate your lamb dishes to new heights. These are some classic and alternative flavor combinations that complement lamb well, learn how to use them to create unforgettable meals. Traditional Seasonings:...
When learning how to cook with spices, remember to start out being over cautious; you can always add more but you cannot decrease the strength. If you are trying something new, taste it with the tip of your finger. If it is strong and pungent, that is a sign to use it sparingly. So...
I’m giving you some of my favorite ideas for dishes to serve with Tzatziki in this post, but there are so many different ways to use Tzatziki Sauce, and once you make some homemade Tzatziki you’re going to want to eat it on everything! What ingredients do you need for this recipe...
¼ cup of ground sumac. Directions: Gather the ingredients. Grind the sesame seeds in afoodprocessor. Add the ground sesame seeds to a bowl and mix in the rest of the ingredients. Place it in a jar and use it on your favorite dishes. ...
“There are so many uses for it. I currently use it with an Alabama corn pudding with tomatoes and sumac.” If you’ve never made an herb jam before, it’s a little bit like pesto without the nuts and cheese, and often it has a touch of sugar for sweetness. Here’s a simple ...
Use 1.5 percent of the weight of the meat to determine your salt amount if unsure, so 16 ounces of meat would require ¼ ounce (or 7 grams) of salt. I prefer to let them sit in the refrigerator uncovered at least overnight. The ones I tested were in for two full days. Even if...
I was told here years ago that if you use those instead of freezer bags, not only is it cheaper, but you don’t get freezer burned meat. I’ve found it to be right. Now, how do you do all of this labor intensive stuff if you both work? When we had the boys, I used to ...
Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend made from toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and thyme. It can also include other spices, such as cumin, oregano, and marjoram. Za’atar has a toasty, herbaceous, and slightly tangy flavor. It is delicious, versatile, and one of my go-to seasonings ...
The secret to great hummus is to use some of the chickpea cooking (or canning) water an pureeing everything for a good few minutes to make it lovely and smooth. If you don’t have a food processor, don’t let that stop you. Just mash everything together with a fork – the result...