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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We’ve made it through winter, so let’s celebrate! It’s time for asparagus, snap peas, lettuces and vibrant greens. Time to get to the farmers market and grab rhubarb by the bundle and rush home to ...

Za'atar is a spice blend that translates from Arabic to the word "thyme." This is convenient, because there is thyme in za'atar. Also, you'll traditionally find sumac, sesame seed, and salt in the mix ...

Middle Eastern food has become very popular in the past couple of years, and that can largely be attributed to the success of restaurants and cookbooks featuring this vibrant cuisine. From colorful ...

Trader Joe’s virtually always hits the mark when it comes to seasonings. (Everything But The Bagel, anyone?) Earlier this week, they introduced their new Cuban Style Citrusy Garlic to stores; and ...