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 — the dried herb itself, and the seasoning blend (which usually includes oregano, thyme, sumac and sesame seeds), is most often used in savory preparations of Middle East extraction: in ...

Note: Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that typically includes salt, sumac, sesame seeds and thyme. Find it at well-stocked grocery stores, specialty markets and online. Related Articles A ...

The right combination of spices can turn a rather neutral ingredient like chicken into something so delicious that it’ll earn a top spot on your dinner menu rotation. They can add an instant pop of ...

Note: Find sumac in the spice aisles of many grocery stores and co-ops; it adds a distinct lemony tang. If sumac is not available, substitute equal amounts of dried lemon zest. The sesame seeds are ...

When I spoke about this recipe for Lemon Za’atar Chicken last month at the kosher luncheon held at Congregation Knesset Israel, the first thing I said was that I’ve rarely made this recipe the same ...

You’ll notice that when we plate the salad, we spread labneh over the bottom of a platter or plate before building the salad ...

A mix of spiced chickpeas, crunchy and tart cucumber salad and salty, cool feta, these make-your-own bowls are a breeze to prep and serve for a weeknight meal. You’re going to use 1 1/2 cups (about ...

From Bon Appétit's April 2018 issue, a recipe from Chris Morocco. "Magic happens when toasted garlic oil meets fragrant za'atar. But if you don't have za'atar on hand, dried mint is equally delicious ...

Noticing so many eastern Mediterranean and Lebanese restaurants becoming popular, I was hungry for a quick dinner with their savory and aromatic flavors. Using za'atar found in the spice section of ...