You’ll notice that when we plate the salad, we spread labneh over the bottom of a platter or plate before building the salad on top. Labneh is a Middle Eastern soft cheese made from yogurt. I often ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

With a lot of thanks to Hashem, we just returned from an amazing Sukkos in Yerushalayim. It’s such a glorious time of year to visit Israel. While we were there, we explored the shuk. The sights, ...

Za’atar is a workhorse spice mix. It brightens up everything from fish and chicken to dips and vinaigrettes. And let’s not forget the absolute magic that happens when za’atar meets bread. A textural ...

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, ...

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, ...

Za’atar — the dried herb itself, and the seasoning blend (which usually includes oregano, thyme, sumac and sesame seeds), is most often used in savory preparations of Middle East extraction: in ...