What makes the dish extra special is the colorful sauce that goes on top. Made by mixing sour cream, yogurt and lemon with ground sumac, a tangy spice with a lemony kick made from pulverized dried ...

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, ...

Browse the spices at a well-stocked store or market, and the selection can feel overwhelming. It's easy to purchase what's necessary for a recipe, but discovering new spice uses feels much tricker.

Many people have sumac bushes growing in their backyards. The hardy shrub is native to this region and easy to grow — maybe too easy. It can and will spread unless care is taken to remove the suckers ...

Pokeweed, alas, has the temerity to pop up in unwanted places in our yards. The wayward adventurers are undoubtedly broadcast by birds, of which many species relish the fruit. Colorful, conspicuous ...

Making kebabs from ground beef presents an opportunity and a problem. They can be boldly flavored from within by mixing spices and herbs into the meat. But getting them to stay put on skewers is ...

Here is a chicory plant I found along the road in Jenkins Twp. The flowers open and close everyday at the same time. This plant ended up making a delicious coffee-like drink. You should try it.Some ...

Whether you want to control weeds, add a pop of color along your garden border, or attract the types of birds you want in your yard, an evergreen ground cover with dainty flowers and bright berries ...

Gates, N.Y. (WHAM) — Our weekly gardening segment is happy to show you some helpful information on fruit trees and berries. In this segment, meteorologist Mark McLean talks about how to select and ...