Comments on: Za’atar Spice Blend

By: Naomi Godfrey

Naomi Godfrey — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 02:40:18 +0000

I recently discovered za’atar and it is a revelation! And as you point out Kate can can be used very quickly and simply to make wonderful things. I looked in many stores but was only able to buy it in a common brand (don’t know if I can say the name here). The way I like to use it is to cut paneer in half inch thick slices, coat with za’atar and some coarse salt, and sauté it on both sides in a nonstick pan with some cooking spray. Developed a lovely crust. I wanted to make za’atar from scratch Because it doesn’t seem to be in production right now, at least that’s what an employee at Trader Joe’s told me. I bought sumac from Amazon Because couldn’t find out in the stores either.I don’t think it tasted like it’s supposed to. Just had an absolutely foul, bitter taste so I threw it away.

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:58:29 +0000

In reply to Samantha Stevens. Thanks for sharing, Samantha!

By: Samantha Stevens

Samantha Stevens — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 02:32:36 +0000

I just made this. It’s the third recipe I have tried and I think it’s the best so far.i reversed the oregano and thyme amounts. When I looked up the plant zaatar the translation was thyme. So I’m sure it’s a different thyme plant but it’s as close as I can get. I’m addicted to this stuff and thank you immeasurably for your recipe

★★★★★

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 19:21:02 +0000

In reply to Jennifer S.. Thank you for sharing, Jennifer! I appreciate your review.

By: Jennifer S.

Jennifer S. — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:53:43 +0000

Easy to make. Very flavorful. I am going to make this as token gifts for friends…Fresh dried herbs are important here. While I was able to find Sumac at our local Co Op, I also purchased the brand that was recommended by Kate.

★★★★★

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:19:33 +0000

In reply to May. You're welcome! Thank you for your review, May.

By: May

May — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:10:14 +0000

This worked well for the sheet pan Chicken and roasted grapes dinner I made Last night. I only had black sesame seeds on hand but otherwise followed exactly. Thank you for posting your version of this spice blend- I wouldn’t have known where to start!

★★★★★

By: Connie

Connie — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:02:45 +0000

Thank you so much for the lovely recipe!

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 19:50:09 +0000

In reply to Sara. I agree, it's so good!

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 19:49:44 +0000

In reply to DeeDee. Thank you for sharing, Deedee!