We’re declaring this the season of sumac. The brightly colored Middle Eastern spice awakens taste buds with hints of citrus—a welcome contrast to fall’s drearier days. Curious about what to cook with ...

Sometimes, all I want is a steak. Not a rib-eye or a T-bone, but some vegetable or another. Those moments come when I’ve tired of the rice bowls and the stir-fries and the salads, in which every ...

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 ...

Sumac is the secret weapon in your spice cabinet: it has the power to bring incredible acidity to your food without adding extra liquid. It’s not bitter like lemon zest or astringent like vinegar, but ...

Sumac is a popular spice in Syrian cuisine, made from a berry that’s dried and ground. Chef Anas Atassi was raised in Saudi Arabia but returned to Syria every summer, where the spice was used from ...

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 ...

Sumac is becoming a popular spice on meus and among home cooks. (Photo by Colin McConnell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) Diners’ growing interest in Middle Eastern food has prompted some of its ...