Pizza is a comfort food and the ultimate party food. Why not try to add a little spice to your pizza by adding dukkah.

Dukkah is a combination of roasted nuts, herbs and spices, which are ground into a powder. The word dukkah comes from the Arabic word for “to pound.” Dukkah is used as a dip for bread, but it can be used in other ways such as sprinkled on top of fish or chicken, or combined with olive oil and spread on bread or crackers.

Tahini is another type of sauce often served with Middle Eastern dishes. This sauce is made from sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic and can be used with vegetables or meats. To add this flavor combination to your pizza at home:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place rack in middle position.

2. Pizza dough can be purchased at most grocery stores in the frozen food section. Add 1/3 cup tahini sauce to your pizza dough mix before you begin to knead it. Use your hands to work the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Once you have finished kneading the dough, stretch it out with your hands until it forms the shape

Dukkah, a traditional Egyptian spice blend, is an addictive mix of nuts, seeds, and spices. In the past year or so it has become one of my favorite ingredients to add to pizzas, especially with toppings that might otherwise need something extra to balance out their flavor.

A pizza is a quick meal you can make with whatever ingredients you have on hand. That’s great if you are making it for yourself or for one other person who happens to be in the kitchen at the same time as you. But if you’re making dinner for more than two people, there’s no point in constructing a topping that requires three different kinds of cheeses, two different sauces, and twelve different toppings. If you have all those ingredients on hand for one pizza topping, then by all means use them! But if not, don’t feel bad about using just one kind of cheese and one kind of sauce—then sprinkle on dukkah.

Dukkah stands up well to heartier vegetables like eggplant and fennel—and it’s good with spicy pepperoni too.

Well, it’s a great way to use up leftovers and get a crunchy, spicy topping on your pizza. It’s also an easy way to make a special pizza for someone in your family who has a hard time eating regular crust, like my daughter.

Dukkah is a combination of nuts and spices that is used in Middle Eastern cooking. It usually consists of hazelnuts or almonds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and sesame seeds, which are mixed with olive oil and salt. I have simplified the recipe to just hazelnuts and coriander seeds, but feel free to experiment with different combinations of nuts and seeds.

If you want to make dukkah for yourself—and I hope you do—you can buy hazelnuts and coriander seeds at some grocery stores or online. If you need help finding them or just want to check out other kinds of dukkah recipes, there’s a good how-to guide on thekitchn.com . And if you’d like to try some variations on this pizza, check out their article ” 18 Ways With Dukkah .”

For the Dukkah: 2/3 cup hazelnuts 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon

For the sauce, I used tomato sauce with some extra olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil leaves. The cheese is mozzarella. I rolled out my pizza dough very thin to make for a really crisp crust.

I topped it with a mixture of dukkah and coarsely chopped pecans. Dukkah is a Middle Eastern spice mix that contains sesame seeds, coriander, cumin, and other spices. I used a recipe from Gourmet Magazine and then added some more nuts to the mix. You can buy dukkah in specialty shops or make it at home; here’s one popular recipe .

For the pizza itself, you’ll need:

– Pizza Dough (recipe here )

– Dukkah (recipe here )

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– Fresh basil leaves (about 20 large)

– 1/3 cup tomato sauce

– Mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Roll out pizza dough into an 11 inch circle on a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat. If you don’t have either of these, use a large cookie sheet. Toss together the dukkah and pecans in a

Dukkah is a Middle Eastern spice blend that is typically used to add flavor to vegetables. This spicy blend can be used on almost any savory dish, such as fish, eggs, chicken and lamb. It is also delicious on pizza.

Dukkah contains roasted nuts and spices, such as coriander seed, cumin seed and sesame seed. It is typically served with olive oil for dipping bread. Dukkah can be purchased at some specialty markets or online. You can also make your own dukkah by combining toasted pine nuts, toasted hazelnuts, sesame seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a small bowl. Mix the ingredients together in a bowl. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and roast it in an oven on low heat for 10 minutes until the mixture is fragrant and slightly browned. Allow the dukkah to cool before you use it.

As a Mediterranean-style topping and dip, this savory blend of nuts, herbs, and spices is an ideal accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish. Here, it’s used on top of pizza.

Dukkah is a blend of just five ingredients: hazelnuts, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and salt. The exact proportions are a matter of personal taste, but in general a two-to-one mix of coriander to cumin seeds is common. Added to this mixture is roughly equal amounts of hazelnuts and sesame seeds.**

Toss the Dukkah with warm pita bread for dipping into olive oil or for using as a spread over sandwich fillings;**

Blend it into hummus for an extra zing;**

Use it as a “bread crumb” substitute in homemade meatballs;**

Or whirl some into pasta sauces for a crusty topping.*

You get the idea. The possibilities are endless!*

Dukkah is an Egyptian blend of spices and nuts that can be used as a dip or topping. It is often served with bread, but also goes well on pizza and is great on grilled fish or chicken. You can buy dukkah at many specialty stores and online.

Ingredients:

* One cup hazelnuts, toasted

* One cup coriander seeds

* One tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

* Two teaspoons cumin seeds

* Two tablespoons sea salt (or to taste)

* Two tablespoons olive oil

* One teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground (or to taste)

Directions: