# DIY Dukkah Recipes Jeanine Donofrio Shares a Homemade Middle Eastern Spice Mix By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dukkah References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/10020-how-to-make-dukkah-at-home) & [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/27321-dukkah) Spice is the stuff of life and that's why many people can't get enough of it; enter this [DIY dukkah recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-share-kits). Dukkah offers a great way for people to introduce an [exotic twist to their meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-middle-eastern-products) in a fun and interactive way. Not to mention that this dukkah recipe is relatively easy to prepare. A versatile [Middle Eastern spice mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-sprinkle), dukkah is created primarily out of hazelnuts, sesame seeds, cumin, coriander and peppercorn. It requires a bit of toasting and pounding to get the right consistency. But anything worthwhile takes some work. Dukkah is not an exception. In addition to the step-by-step guide shared on Food52, Jeanine Donofrio of Love and Lemons suggests what dukkah can be used with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exotic Spice Mixes:** The growing popularity of DIY dukkah recipes highlights a trend towards consumers seeking out and creating their own unique and exotic spice mixes at home. - **Interactive Cooking Experiences:** The use of dukkah in meals provides an interactive and engaging cooking experience for consumers, leading to a trend of seeking out more interactive food preparation methods. - **Health-conscious Flavor Enhancers:** Dukkah's combination of nutritious ingredients and bold flavors represents a trend towards health-conscious individuals looking for flavorful alternatives to traditional seasoning options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food & Beverage:** The DIY dukkah recipe trend presents an opportunity for food companies to market and sell pre-packaged versions of exotic spice mixes or dukkah-focused products. - **Cooking Tools & Appliances:** The increasing demand for interactive cooking experiences with spices like dukkah opens up opportunities for innovative cooking tools and appliances that enhance the preparation process. - **Wellness & Nutrition:** The trend of health-conscious individuals seeking flavorful alternatives to traditional seasonings creates an opportunity for wellness and nutrition companies to develop and promote healthier spice blends like dukkah. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Middle Eastern Meal Starters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-starter.md) - [Middle Eastern Seasoning Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/za-atar-spice-blend.md) - [Lentil-Infused Spice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padma-lakshmis-gunpowder.md) - [Multisensorial Spiced Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-snack-mixes.md) - [Griddled Za’atar Flatbreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griddled-zaatar.md) - [Spice Mixes Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pr-spices.md) - [Mashup Spice Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-goddess-blends.md) - [No-Sugar-Added Spice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-spices.md) - [Tunisian Cooking Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harissa-spicy-chili-paste.md)