Most home chefs feel comfortable with the same handful of spices. This, unfortunately, leaves everything with a similar taste ...

A person removes roasted vegetables from the oven on a sheet pan - Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Sumac is an ancient spice used widely throughout Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and North African ...

If you enjoy Mediterranean or Middle Eastern cuisine, you might already appreciate the tart flavour of sumac, even if you don't know its name. Sumac is less well-known in Mzansi than common spices ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sumac in glass bowl - Ali Majdfar/Getty Images Browse the spices at a well-stocked store or market, and the selection can feel ...

It’s awfully tempting to refer to it as lemony, but I think that sells this spice – a Middle Eastern staple – woefully short. Sumac, ground from a berry, is more than tart. It’s also a little floral, ...