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 ...

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 ...

Note: Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that typically includes salt, sumac, sesame seeds and thyme. Find it at well-stocked grocery stores, specialty markets and online. Related Articles A ...

Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend that combines thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. Add it to almonds for a tangy, nutty bite. If you already have a prepared za’atar spice blend ...

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 ...

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 is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend that combines thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. Add it to almonds for a tangy, nutty bite. If you already have a prepared za’atar spice blend ...