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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Perfectly al dente orecchiette tossed with golden garlic, bright lemon, tender chickpeas, wilted spinach, a whisper of curry, and plenty of zaatar. Every bite is bold, earthy, and just the right ...

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, ...

In "The Cook's Book of Intense Flavors," features in today's Buffalo News, Robert and Molly Krause encourage cooks to experiment with tried-and-true flavor combinations, like this blend of thyme, ...

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 ...

Everyone is on a hunt for maximum flavor these days. Consider the titles of some terrific fall cookbook releases. There’s Atlanta chef Asha Gomez’s “I Cook in Color: Bright Flavors From My Kitchen and ...

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 ...