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Fun Ways to Eat Pita Bread

Pita bread is a staple in the Middle East and there are many ways to eat it. Explore the different ways to eat pita bread in this list.

Saffron

Profile for the spice saffron. Saffron is quite expensive, but adds such great flavor and color to many dishes.

Cooking Terms and Techniques for Absolute Beginners

So, you have learned how to boil water and make white rice? Here are some essential terms to take you to the next level! A listing of basic cooking terms for beginners including chopping, slicing, dicing, julienne and more!

Allspice

Profile for allspice, a common blend of spices used in Middle Eastern cooking.

Nutmeg

Learn more about nutmeg, a spice used all over the world, especially in Middle eastern cooking.

Cardamom

Learn more about cardamom, one of the most common spices used in the Middle East.

Aniseed

Profile for aniseed, an herb used in Middle Eastern recipes.

Cumin

A look into cumin, a spice used in Middle Eastern cooking. Cumin is often mistaken for caraway.

Sumac

Sumac is a spice used in Middle Eastern cooking. Sumac comes from the berries of a sumac tree.

Tumeric

Discover the flavor of tumeric, a spice commonly used in Middle Eastern foods.

Caraway Seeds

Profile of caraway seeds, which are used in Middle Eastern cooking. Learn where to buy them, what to look for and how they taste.