"Za’atar is both an herb, called za’atar akdar, and a spice blend that is used as a condiment," Fallous said. The herb za’atar is also called wild thyme or Syrian oregano and is often used in za’atar ...

Za’atar is a workhorse spice mix. It brightens up everything from fish and chicken to dips and vinaigrettes. And let’s not forget the absolute magic that happens when za’atar meets bread. A textural ...

Long before I started to cook, I knew how important it was to spice up your life… courtesy of Baby, Scary, Sporty, Ginger, and Posh. Gratuitous Spice Girls mention aside, in terms of spice in the ...

If you’ve stumbled over the word “za’atar” in an ingredient list, there’s no need to feel embarrassed—but there’s also no need to continue missing out on this amazing Middle Eastern spice blend. Hard ...

Za’atar is a simple blend of herbs and seeds common in Middle Eastern and North African cuisines. A few months ago, za’atar made it onto several lists of food trends predicted for 2019. Such lists are ...

Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that brings a welcome earthy, herby flavor to foods ranging from eggs and beans to roast chicken and other meats. It’s generally a combination of ...

Za’atar is an herb. Sorry – it’s not a specific herb, but one of any number of herbs in the hyssop family. Scratch that: it’s a combination of herbs. But wait, sometimes there are sesame seeds.

Amid this year’s bumper crop of Israeli cookbooks, Miami-based Yaniv Cohen has found a new angle. The Israeli-born chef, who bills himself as The Spice Detective, just published My Spiced Kitchen, his ...

Zesty za'atar spice blend marries perfectly with lamb and other Eastern Mediterranean flavors. (Gregor Torrence, Special to The Oregonian/OregonLive) Za'atar is my go-to spice blend for summer. The ...

If you frequent Middle Eastern restaurants, za'atar spice is a familiar taste. But lately, za'atar has been popping up beyond its normal haunts and is fast becoming a flavor trend. From Boston and New ...

There comes a point in every cook’s life when you realize you have a spice problem. Usually that realization comes when you’re in the midst of a recipe and – because you haven’t put your mise en place ...