Mention tteokbokki and what often comes to mind is an image of plump, cylindrical rice cakes swimming in a pool of spicy red sauce with fishcakes and maybe some soft-boiled eggs on the side. But not ...

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 ...

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 ...

When I spoke about this recipe for Lemon Za’atar Chicken last month at the kosher luncheon held at Congregation Knesset Israel, the first thing I said was that I’ve rarely made this recipe the same ...

A mix of spiced chickpeas, crunchy and tart cucumber salad and salty, cool feta, these make-your-own bowls are a breeze to prep and serve for a weeknight meal. You’re going to use 1 1/2 cups (about ...

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 ...

From Bon Appétit's April 2018 issue, a recipe from Chris Morocco. "Magic happens when toasted garlic oil meets fragrant za'atar. But if you don't have za'atar on hand, dried mint is equally delicious ...

The classic American-style sweet potato casserole is a Thanksgiving staple. It’s also sweet enough to be dessert. With added sugar and a finishing layer of broiled marshmallows, it can be a cloying ...

Trim and remove core from cauliflower. Break or cut florets into bite-sized pieces. In a medium mixing bowl, toss florets with seasoning, salt, turmeric and chili powder. Drizzle with maple syrup and ...

This recipe came about when a cake we were trying had tahini added to the sugar instead of honey, says Dee Rettali. The accident inspired me to create these biscuits – which are now a firm favourite ...