BAHARAT

The Lebanese Stuffed Cabbages recipe, left, calls for a seven-spice blend that is also known as baharat. The blend varies by region, but the Lebanese version typically includes black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, cloves and ginger. It has a strong warm and earthy flavor, so use it sparingly on beef, lamb, chicken, soups and veggies. $10 rumispice.com