Sheikh Alattarin Tarragon: The Anise-Scented Herb from Arab to French Kitchens What is tarragon? Tarragon ( Artemisia dracunculus ) is a perennial herb of the daisy family (Asteraceae), a botanical relative of wormwood and chamomile. The long, narrow leaves are the part used, fr... Dried herbs Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Dried Dill, Parsley and Celery: Grades, Seeds and Kitchen Uses Three herbs from the Delta fields Dill ( Anethum graveolens ), parsley ( Petroselinum crispum ) and celery ( Apium graveolens ) all belong to the Apiaceae family, alongside cumin, coriander and anise,... Dried herbs Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Oregano: Varieties, Quality Grades and Uses in Arab Kitchens What is oregano? Oregano ( Origanum vulgare ) is a perennial herb of the mint family (Lamiaceae), the same family as thyme, basil and marjoram. The dried leaves, with a small share of flower buds, are... Dried herbs Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Marjoram: The Sweet Egyptian Herb the World Asks For What is marjoram? Sweet marjoram ( Origanum majorana , also known as Majorana hortensis , family Lamiaceae) is a perennial herb grown as an annual; the parts used are the dried leaves and flowering to... Dried herbs Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Dried Basil: The Royal Herb from Fayoum Fields to the World's Sauces What is basil? Sweet basil ( Ocimum basilicum , family Lamiaceae) is an annual aromatic herb; the parts used are the dried leaves and flowering tops. It is called rihan in Egypt, the Levant, Iraq and ... Dried herbs Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Dried Mint: The Scent of Egyptian Tea and Levantine Yoghurt What is dried mint? Dried mint is the dried leaf of spearmint, the common or "baladi" mint ( Mentha spicata , family Lamiaceae), the dominant species in Egypt, the Levant, Iraq and the Gulf, as distin... Dried herbs Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Bay Leaves: The Quiet Leaf Behind Every Good Broth and Rice What are bay leaves? Bay leaf, or laurel ( Laurus nobilis , family Lauraceae), is the dried leaf of the evergreen bay laurel tree that grows along the Mediterranean coasts. In Egypt it is called waraq... Dried herbs Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Sage: The Herb of Wisdom from the Balkans to Levantine Tea What is sage? Sage ( Salvia officinalis , family Lamiaceae) is a perennial herb with velvety grey leaves; the part used is the dried leaf. In Egypt and the Levant it is called maramiya or mairamiya , ... Dried herbs Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance and the Mediterranean Grill What is rosemary? Rosemary ( Salvia rosmarinus , formerly Rosmarinus officinalis , family Lamiaceae) is an evergreen aromatic shrub native to the Mediterranean coasts; the part used is the dried needl... Dried herbs Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Thyme: From Mediterranean Hills to the Arab Breakfast Table What is thyme? Common thyme ( Thymus vulgaris , family Lamiaceae) is a dwarf evergreen aromatic shrub; the parts used are its tiny dried leaves and flowering tops. It is called za'atar across Egypt, t... Dried herbs Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Licorice Root: Nature's Sweet Root from Ramadan Drink to Kitchen What is licorice root? Licorice, or liquorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra , family Fabaceae), is the dried root of a perennial legume that thrives in sandy alluvial soils around the Mediterranean and across ... Roots & rhizomes Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
Sheikh Alattarin Galangal: Types, Quality and Uses in Cooking and Herbalism What is galangal? Galangal is the rhizome of plants of the genus Alpinia in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae); the two commercial species are Alpinia galanga (greater or Thai galangal) and Alpinia off... Roots & rhizomes Single spices & herbs Oct 18, 2026
