Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

First up — Nigella seeds (pronounced like the spoon-licking celeb chef) go by a whole load of different aliases. Kalonji, black seeds, black cumin, black onion seed, black sesame seed, fennel flower, ...

Nigella seeds, popularly known as kalonji are tiny, tear-shaped black seeds that originate from the Nigella sativa plant. While many recognize them as a staple topping on naan or a key component in ...

When it comes to nutrition-dense superfoods, seeds are having a bit of a moment. But do they deserve their health halo? “There is an obsession with healthy fats, protein and fiber—it’s like the ...