As a spice rub, Chinese five spice adds a warmth and complexity that can only be achieved by a blend of ingredients. You can use it on roasted vegetables or to give some flavor to plain rice.

The result is an excellent rub for poultry, but it also plays well with pork, cauliflower, mushrooms, and other earthy vegetables. Za’atar seasoning refers to a spice blend made of sumac and ...