Creamy Za’atar Dip Two Ways

To use as a dip:

• ½ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
•  ¼ cup olive oil
•  1 tsp Never Not Eating Za'atar
•  ½ tsp sea salt
•  ½ tsp pepper
•  ½ tsp minced garlic
•  ½ lemon, juiced (and zest for topping)
•  Optional: small handful of chopped dill or other fresh herb
•  Optional: mix in some Never Not Eating Chraime for some heat

The method:

1. Add yogurt, olive oil, spices, garlic, lemon juice and optional herbs to a small bowl.
2. Whisk well until smooth.
3. Drizzle with more olive oil, and top with spices and herbs.

To go with meat:

• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• ¼ cup Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
• 2 tbsp. Tahini
• 2 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp. Never Not Eating Za'atar
• ½ tsp. Paprika
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
• ½ tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
• Salt + Black Pepper, to taste
• 1 - 2 tbsp. milk for a thinning the dressing

 The method:

1. Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. 
2. Add milk, as desired, to make the dressing thinner.
3. Serve with kofta kebab or chicken shawarma, or your protein of choice.