Five-spice powder, also known as 5 spices or Chinese five-spice powder, is a spice blend widely used in Asian cuisine. You see this blend appear in many primarily Chinese dishes, and it gives that characteristic Chinese flavor to many dishes from the region. In Chinese cooking, five-spice powder is used in a wide variety of dishes. Marinades, rice dishes, sauces, and even savory desserts — in China they use five-spice powder for those. But what exactly is five-spice powder? And how can you use it in the kitchen? In this blog we’ll gladly help you get started. Read on?

To begin, it’s good to know exactly what five-spice powder is and what it consists of. As the name might suggest, the spice mix consists of five spices. The composition can vary by region in China, but typically it contains the following five spices:

• Star anise
• Sichuan pepper
• Cinnamon
• Fennel seed
• Clove

The combination of these five spices creates a good balance between the five basic tastes of

Za’atar is a spice blend that is indispensable in the Middle East. If you've ever looked up a recipe from Arab cuisine, you have undoubtedly come across za’atar. And it's logical that this spice blend is so popular in the Middle East, because you can use it in a huge variety of dishes. Za’atar is both savory and pleasantly fresh, which is why you can use it in many dishes to give them that extra boost they need. 

In this blog we would like to take you into the world of za’atar. There are so many directions you can go with it, and therefore we would like to show you a number of delicious options. All so you can dive back into the kitchen full of inspiration and motivation. By applying this powerful spice blend well you can put a wonderful dish on the table to truly surprise your friends and family. 

First we'll tell you exactly what za’atar is and what it's made of. Then we'll take you through a number of dishes in which za’atar plays the leading role or is a delightful addition. Will