Za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend made with ground sumac, sesame seeds, salt and dried herbs, is a staple item in my pantry.  Why? Because it lends a deeply fragrant, inherently rich taste to whatever you add it to.  For an easy weeknight dinner idea I like to sprinkle salmon fillets with some of the spice mix and roast in a high-heat oven until tender and flaky.  Simple–yes, but also elegant enough to impress your next round of lucky dinner guests. Some other great uses for za’atar include sprinkling it on a whole-roasted cauliflower head, on a roast or grilled chicken, or even stirred into whole milk Greek yogurt and served with a toasted flat bread or pita.

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