Za'atar brings a savory, herby, citrusy flavor to the crispy and golden exterior of our roasted potato wedges, which gives way to a warm and soft center.

Mention tteokbokki and what often comes to mind is an image of plump, cylindrical rice cakes swimming in a pool of spicy red sauce with fishcakes and maybe some soft-boiled eggs on the side. But not ...

Growing up in the Mediterranean I got my fair share of meatball recipes, from fried, baked, cooked in tomato sauce or flavored with different spices. Today I’d love to share with you my recipe for ...

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 ...

Za’atar can refer to several varieties of wild herbs that grow in the Middle East, or to a popular, centuries-old Middle Eastern spice blend that was originally made with the oregano cousin wild ...

In our What People Are Cooking column, see how our recipes turned out in other cooks' kitchens. Every week we choose a dish that several food bloggers made and feature it here with photos and links.

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, ...

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, ...