I've some Za'atar just laying around...

...what do I do with it besides coating cheese?

mensaque
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M A. June 25, 2013
marinate chicken in za'atar, lemon juice, garlic and a little olive oil. Grill.
 
Couldn't B. June 25, 2013
I love za'atar on everything! Labneh (or greek yogurt) with a drizzle of olive oil and za'atar is amazing with pita or other flatbread. Our favorite quick weeknight dinner is za'atar marinated boneless chicken thighs. (I have some marinating in my fridge right now, in fact.) Combine a generous amount of za'atar with some lemon juice and olive oil in a ziplock bag. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes but more is always better. Grill or broil the chicken and you have the most delicious quick and easy meal ever!
 
QueenSashy June 24, 2013
This cauliflower couscous is my favorite use for za'atar http://food52.com/recipes/21165-spice-merchant-cauliflower-couscous
 
mensaque June 26, 2013
I love cauliflower...never had it like this.Sounds great!
 
drbabs June 24, 2013
I love za'atar and use it in everything. Here are some recipes to help you:
http://food52.com/recipes/search?q=za%27atar
 
Lesliebling June 24, 2013
My Israeli roommate always used it on scrambled eggs. It was his secret breakfast spice stash; he'd bring it back from Israel. So I put it on eggs of all kinds.

Also, add liberally to little dishes of good olive oil for dipping flatbread.
 
Lesliebling June 24, 2013
My Israeli roommate always used it on scrambled eggs. It was his secret breakfast spice stash; he'd bring it back from Israel. So I put it on eggs of all kinds.

Also, add liberally to little dishes of good olive oil for dipping flatbread.
 
mensaque June 24, 2013
Thanks...on my way to the kitchen.
 
AntoniaJames June 24, 2013
Use it on these deviled eggs instead of dukkah: http://food52.com/recipes/12680-dukkah-deviled-eggs

Use it in an omelet, with some sharp feta . . .

Stir it into white bean soup that you've made with thyme and bay leaf . . .

Sprinkle it on hummus-smeared whatever . . .

Sprinkle it on just about any sandwich (except probably not peanut butter and jam) . . .

Stir it into quinoa with some leftover grilled vegetables that you've cut into small pieces . . .

This is making me hungry! ;o)
 
chickenX2 June 24, 2013
This is a big favorite at my house, in fact it's marinating in my fridge right now. Frenching the legs looks terrific and impressive, but to make the recipe even easier, just use thighs. http://food52.com/recipes/18361-oven-braised-buttermilk-chicken-with-za-atar
 
HalfPint June 24, 2013
Sprinkle on flatbread (dough & then bake), meat kebobs, yogurt
Use as a seasoning in vinaigrettes, dry rubs for grilling meat & fish
 
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