The right seasoning can really elevate bland french fries, but before you reach for that Cajun spice, consider this Middle Eastern alternative.

Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice mix usually made of dried oregano, thyme, and/or marjoram, with sumac and toasted sesame seeds. Michelle Lee Photography Getty Images/iStockphoto Usually this time of ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you frequent Middle Eastern restaurants, za'atar spice is a familiar taste. But lately, za'atar has been popping up beyond its normal haunts and is fast becoming a flavor trend. From Boston and New ...

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