Use this powerhouse ingredient to add complex tangy, toasty, and herbaceous flavors to your cooking. If your dish is missing ...

A salty, savory, layered spice blend, za'atar enhances the flavors of every dish it's added to. An ancient staple of Levantine cuisine, the spice mix today has made its way from kitchens in ...

The za’atar in question here is the spice mix, which traditionally contains sumac, sesame seeds and the herb za’atar — a fuzzy-leafed, musky green in the oregano, marjoram and thyme family ...

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Nada Mays is a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Philadelphia. Nada Mays: Za’atar oo Zeit, which is a Palestinian flatbread topped with a za’atar herb mix and Palestinian olive oil.

Add the olive oil, maple syrup, and za’atar and puree. Season with salt. Scrape into a wide, shallow bowl. Scatter the hazelnuts, goat cheese, and scallions on top and serve with bread.

Za’atar, a spice mixture popular in many Eastern Mediterranean countries, typically includes dried oregano, thyme, sumac and sesame seeds. You can also find it in jars mixed with olive oil.

A quick and easy chicken supper using the Middle Eastern spice blend, za’atar and a sprinkling of sesame seeds on chicken thighs. Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Mix the za’atar with ...