Spice Blends: Za’atar (Middle Eastern)

Za’atar is a culinary herb found in the Middle East but it is also the name of an aromatic spice mix that includes herbs, toasted sesame seeds, sumac and often salt. Also popular in North Africa.
Culinary: great on, in or sprinkled on various breads before baking, used as a dip or paste with extra virgin olive oil and bread or vegetables, as a seasoning sprinkled on avocado, vegetables, hummus, meatballs, cheese like labneh or haloumi and on fish or chicken before cooking. Yum !