Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

"Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education."
-Mark Twain

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This is a great all purpose topping. Dukkah is a nut and spice blend that originates in the Middle East, although there are similar variations in Asian and European cuisines. Once you have made the dukkah it goes on almost anything. Use it as a finish for a simple pasta dish, rice, vegetables, over salads, or even scrambled eggs.

The great thing is that it is so flexible. You could start with almost any nut or seed as the base, including cashews, pine nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, or walnuts.

The three base spices are the sesame seeds, coriander seeds and cumin. After you have chosen your nuts and paired them with these spices, simply add one or two other flavors.

Almost any dried herb will work, but I favor those that are more pungent, like mint, thyme, marjoram, or sage. A bit of citrus zest in the pan while toasting the nuts works but limit this to no more than about a teaspoon or it will overpower the dish.

There are other seeds that you can try, including whole peppercorns, caraway, fennel or cardamom. Like the citrus zest, it is a good idea to start with very low amounts of these in your experiment because they can easily dominate the flavor.