Za'atar Archives - An Edible Mosaic™

Pickled Beet Hummus Recipe

April 24, 2019 by Faith 1 Comment

Bright and tangy with an earthy sweetness, this Pickled Beet Hummus recipe has white beans, za’atar, feta, and mint, and is as pretty as it is delicious.

This surprising combination of flavors is a pairing that works well.

In this Pickled Beet Hummus recipe, the natural sweetness and earthy flavor of beets is brightened with fresh lemon juice and garlic. Cannellini beans provide a great canvas/backdrop flavor. Tahini, a traditional hummus ingredient, adds creamy texture and subtle bitter nuttiness to balance out the sweetness of beets. And za’atar adds complexity.…

Shades of Green Salad (Kale, Roasted Zucchini, and Green Pea Salad with Creamy Za’atar Dressing)

March 12, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

Shades of Green Salad (Kale, Roasted Zucchini, and Green Pea Salad with Creamy Za’atar Dressing) is a great way to nourish your body with fresh vibrant vegetables. When spring starts to roll around my body somehow knows and starts craving the color green like it’s going out of style. That’s what served as the inspiration for this salad....

Braised Broccoli Rabe with Chickpeas, Za’atar, and Tahini Drizzle {Gluten-Free}

March 14, 2017 by Faith 11 Comments

Gluten-free Braised Broccoli Rabe with Chickpeas, Za’atar, and Tahini Drizzle features the Middle Eastern flavors of tahini and za’atar to mellow out the pleasantly tangy bite of broccoli rabe. It was the funniest thing; recently I was eating lunch alone, attempting to multitask and finish up an article with a deadline approaching while downing a hot bowl of creamy tomato soup. Since I was there by myself, I thought getting work done would be a breeze and I’d have time to spare, maybe time enough to grab a coffee after lunch. It ended up being a pretty entertaining lunch after all....

Za’atar and Caramelized Onion Zucchini Galette with Goat Cheese

August 26, 2015 by Faith 6 Comments

This pretty little Za’atar and Caramelized Onion Zucchini Galette with Goat Cheese is a great way to class up zucchini. Even when it’s rustic (read: food blogger slang for a fine mess), anything with pie crust (called pâte brisée) just feels classy. And humble as it is, zucchini deserves a chance in the limelight....

Za’atar and Mint Butter Bean Salad {Vegan}

April 3, 2015 by Faith 10 Comments

We all need a few super easy recipes up our sleeve. For nights when you’re throwing chicken or steak on the grill and need an easy side dish, or for days when you want something a little different for lunch that doesn’t require cooking, my Za’atar and Mint Butter Bean Salad is perfect....

Za’atar-Spiced Chicken and Bell Pepper Sandwiches with Labneh

July 11, 2014 by Faith 7 Comments

When I think of a picnic, I always think of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, some kind of cooked greens, iced tea, and a big chocolate cake. I realize that this sounds very Southern, which is odd to me because I’m from New York…and I can’t ever remember having a picnic like this in my life! (Who knows, maybe I did when I was a kid and I just don’t remember.)...

Mosaic Mondays {5}

September 23, 2013 by Faith 13 Comments

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! For me, this weekend flew by even faster than they normally do. That’s what happens when you try to cram a ton of stuff into just two days! Here’s what’s going on…...

Croissants!

September 19, 2011 by Faith 56 Comments

When Heavenly Housewife (of From Donuts to Delirium) and Stevie (of Weird Combinations) announced that their cooking challenge this month was croissants, I immediately knew I wanted to participate. Even though they’re time-consuming and more than a little intimidating (at least for me!), I’ve wanted to try my hand at making them for quite some time....