Za'atar (Thyme-, Sesame-, and Sumac-Spiced) Popcorn

Za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice mixture most often made with sumac (a tart spice), sesame seeds, thyme, and oregano, gets a new starring role as a flavor for homemade popcorn. Best of all, it's incredibly easy: just sprinkle store-bought za-atar on the freshly popped corn and you're all set.

Mediterranean Flavors: White Bean Spread with Za'atar

Just because I like my white bean spread simple doesn't mean I like it boring. My favorite seasoning is za'atar, a blend of dried herbs (usually thyme, sometimes with others), sesame seeds, and spices like sumac.

Za'atar Manakish (مناقيش زعتر / Lebanese Za'atar Bread)

Za'atar manakish is a popular Levantine flatbread. It's easy to make, bakes quickly, and is excellent for breakfast, lunch, or as part of a meze platter.

Za'atar Potato Chips

Za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice mixture most often made with sumac (a tart spice), sesame seeds, thyme, and oregano, gets a new starring role as a flavor for homemade potato chips. Best of all, it's incredibly easy: just sprinkle store-bought za-atar on the freshly fried chips and you're all set.

Grilled Chicken With Za'atar

Extra-juicy butterflied grilled chicken gets a flavor-packed kick with a fresh homemade za'atar-style spice blend made with fresh and dried herbs, sesame seeds, and sumac.

Ka'ak With Za’atar, Turmeric, and Nigella Seed

A variation on ka'ak that uses a technique that's very similar to the one used to make bagels.

Grilled Flatbread With Olive Oil and Za'atar

A quick and easy flatbread made on the grill gets topped with za'atar, and plenty of it!

Dukkah (Middle Eastern Nut and Spice Blend)

Dukkah (also sometimes spelled duqqa) is an Egyptian seed and spice mixture. This recipe hews to tradition, with little more than sesame seeds, peanuts, cumin, and coriander seed.

Whole Wheat Sables With Za'atar

French butter cookies (sables) are topped with the Middle Eastern spice blend za'atar for a savory-sweet snack that would be great as an hors d'oeuvre with wine.

Za’atar Marinated Chicken Pasta Salad — Ethan