We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever ordered a kebab and found that it came sprinkled with a red powder that tasted bright and tangy — almost like lemon — then ...

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, ...

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 ...