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Za'atar is a spice mix made from wild thyme or marjoram, sumac, roasted sesame seeds, and salt. It can add a zesty, crunchy, nutty flavor to just about any dish.

There the za’atar manakeesh (the flatbread also called saj za’atar) is baked atop the special dome-shaped ovens. They use adjacent flat griddles to cook the cheese-stuffed variation.

Za'atar, a popular, wild thyme-based spice blend from the Middle East, belongs in your kitchen. Here's how to use it and how to make it yourself.

The za’atar flatbread comes fresh out of the oven, hot and crispy. As I tear off a piece, still steaming, the combination of cheese, earthiness and slight bitterness fills my mouth. At that moment, I ...

Grind za’atar leaves, sumac, and salt in a spice grinder until coarsely ground, about 15 seconds. (Alternatively, crush using a mortar and pestle.) ...

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, ...