Cuisines

Ingredient guides

Sumac

Published: 12:00am Fri 27th Sep, 2013 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Add irresistible, lemony tang, as well as exotic colour to dishes with this Middle Eastern and North African spice. Read more

Menu plan

A spice affair

Published: 12:00am Mon 12th Aug, 2013 | From Super Food Ideas - July 2012

Take a trip to far-flung lands with these delicious concoctions. Read more

Health & nutrition

Eat a Mediterranean diet for a longer life

Published: 12:00am Tue 6th Nov, 2012 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Looking for a way to reduce your risk of developing diabetes, dementia, asthma, stroke and even coronary heart disease? Nutrition editor Dr Rosemary Stanton reveals that, by eating the Mediterranean way, you can live a longer, healthier life. Read more

Cooking tips

How to make koftas

Published: 12:00am Mon 16th May, 2011 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

For meatballs with a difference, try our healthy cumin-spiced lamb koftas. Here's how to prepare kofta. Read more

Cooking tips

How to make dukkah

Published: 12:00am Fri 8th Apr, 2011 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Dukkah is an Egyptian spiced seed and nut mix is traditionally served with flat bread and olive oil, but it comes in handy in recipes, too. Sprinkle dukkah over poached eggs for brekkie, or use to coat meat, fish or vegies before pan-frying or roasting. Read more

Menu plan

World class Lebanese

Published: 12:00am Wed 2nd Mar, 2011 | From MasterChef - February 2011

Mezze is more than just food, it's a way of life, says Beirut-based food writer and restauranteur Kamal Mouzawak. Learn his secrets to the art of grazing. Read more

How to

Know your oils

Published: 12:00am Thu 15th Jul, 2010 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

There's a wide range of cooking oils available, and using the right one for your recipe can make a huge difference to your dish. Here's a quick guide. Read more

Okra

Published: 12:00am Mon 22nd Mar, 2010 | From Taste.com.au - March 2010

Okra, used for centuries in the Middle East and India, is a wonderful addition to soups and stews. Read more

Fresh

Qukes

Published: 09:01am Thu 11th Mar, 2010 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

These baby Lebanese cucumbers are crunchy and full of flavour. Their small size makes them perfect for lunch boxes, healthy snacks or sliced in salads. Read more

Cooking tips

How to prepare cucumber

Published: 09:00am Wed 13th Jan, 2010 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Lebanese cucumbers have a crisp texture and a mildly sweet flavour. Add to salads and sandwiches for crunch, and use them to make dips. Here's how to prepare cucumber. Read more