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 Lebanon, ...

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 ...

After the holiday rush fades, columnist Andrea McCoy eases into a quieter, less-defined January and is embracing a slower ...

Za’atar is a blend of herbs and spices originating from the Levant – from Lebanon to Syria to Palestine. While the exact blend of spices varies regionally, za’atar typically combines toasted sesame ...

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 ...

Herby, nutty, crispy, earthy, tangy Za’atar is the quintessential seasoning of the Israeli kitchen. Za’atar, part of the oregano family of herbs, grows wildly in Israel and is native to the Levant, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

THE WORLD KEEPS getting smaller, and nowhere is that more apparent in our daily lives than on our table. One day you notice something new on a menu or in a cookbook, and the next day it’s everywhere.