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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It improved my bloodwork and boosted my energy, too! Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN When a writer learned she ...

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 ...

Check out this recipe from Suzy Karadsheh, founder of The Mediterranean Dish. If you've been searching the internet, wondering what to cook for dinner, look no further. "Good Morning America" Food is ...

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, ...

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, ...

Makes about 4 1/4 pounds flour. Note: Find all these ingredients in the bulk section of co-ops and in packages in most grocery stores, or online. From "Gluten-Free Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, ...

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 ...

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 ...