Middle East: a mecca of healthy spices

Middle Eastern and North African cuisines are inextricably linked with the use of diverse spices and herbs. The dishes are particularly aromatic, intense and harmonious. Whether za'atar, baharat, rose harissa or Ras el-Hanout, the crowning glory of North Africa's spice treasures, the popular blends of up to 30 spices have both a sweet-fruity and strong-spicy character.