When I tell people that one of my favorite cooking spices to add to my food is za'atar, I usually get a blank stare or a look of confusion. As a Lebanese American food writer, this is a source of ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

With a name that sounds like an exotic superhero, za’atar can save food from blandness with just a sprinkle. The woodsy, herbal, citrusy spice blend from the Middle East is thrilling to eat — one ...

Savory za'atar stuffed pastries are a treat for anyone who loves the combination of flaky dough and aromatic filling. The ...

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 ...

Use this powerhouse ingredient to add complex tangy, toasty, and herbaceous flavors to your cooking. Getty Images If your dish is missing a certain something, you may find what you’re looking for in ...