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 ...

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, ...

Palestinians and Israelis share a love of za’atar. As do the eager appetites of Syria, Jordan and Egypt. The spice mix, flecked with green, is swirled into yogurt, scattered over eggs and baked onto ...

Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice mix usually made of dried oregano, thyme, and/or marjoram, with sumac and toasted sesame seeds. Michelle Lee Photography Getty Images/iStockphoto Usually this time of ...

NPRMorning Edition Host Steve Inskeep recently traveled to Damascus for a series of reports on the ongoing war in Syria. He sent this postcard from the road. Dear Salt: On my first day in Damascus, I ...

The spice mix known as za’atar — typically a blend of thyme, oregano, salt, sesame seeds and the puckery dried berry known as sumac — is a thread running through Middle Eastern dishes from Amman to ...

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 ...

Beef cheeks are crusted in za’atar and then braised in a date purée, which gives them a complex herbal sweetness to balance the rich cut. If you can’t find cheeks, use beef chuck as a substitute. The ...

It’s delicious, filling and ranks among the top meals to start the day. The mankoushe is considered a staple of Lebanon’s rich and varied diet, a cultural pride. But in the country, fraud has reached ...