Recipe Ideas for your Never Not Eating Spice Blends — Za'atar RSS



Za'atar Lamb Sliders with Chraime Yogurt-Tahini Sauce

Sauce ½ cup plain whole-milk strained Greek-style yogurt 2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1 garlic clove, grated (about 1/2 teaspoon) 1 teaspoon Never Not Eating Chraime ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Lamb Patties 1 ½ pounds ground lamb ¾ cup finely chopped toasted pine nuts (from 1 cup pine nuts) (see Note) 2 tablespoons Never Not Eating Za'atar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, grated (about 1 teaspoon) ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses Salad 4 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves (from 1 head lettuce) 1 ½ cups sliced Persian cucumbers (from 2 small [3-ounce] cucumbers) ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Never Not Eating Sumac S&P The Method:  Whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, Never Not Eating Chraime and salt in a medium bowl until combined; set aside. Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F)....

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Brown Butter Za’atar Pasta Recipe

The Stuff:  1 packed cup fresh herb leaves, such as parsley, oregano, mint, thyme, or a combination 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup firmly packed freshly grated or 1/3 cup store-bought grated), divided 1 pound dried long pasta, such as spaghetti or bucatini 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Never Not Eating Za'atar 1/2 medium lemon 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta The Method: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Coarsely chop 1 packed cup fresh herb leaves. Finely grate 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 packed cup) or measure out 1/3 cup store-bought grated. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions for 1 minute less than al dente. Meanwhile, start the sauce. Cut 8 tablespoons unsalted...

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Whipped Feta with Sumac, Za’atar & Cucumbers

  The Stuff: 1 pound feta cheese, cut into 2 pieces, at room temperature 1/4 pound cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Never Not Eating Sumac S&P 2 cucumbers (1 1/2 pounds)—halved, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 tablespoon Never Not Eating Za’atar Salt and freshly ground pepper Toasted pita or baguette slices, for serving The Method: In a large bowl, cover the feta with water and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to temper the saltiness. Drain and coarsely crumble the feta. Transfer to a food processor and puree. Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the Never Not...

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Za'atar Aioli

The Stuff: 1large garlic clove, peeled 1cup mayonnaise 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup Never Not Eating Za'atar  The Method: With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of processor and chop finely. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice. Drizzle in oil in thin stream, blending until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in za'atar and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 30 minutes to allow flavours to develop.

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Chicken Lule Kebab

 The Stuff: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound lamb fat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium-size (8-ounce) yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges (about 2 cups) 3 tablespoons of your favourite Never Not Eating spice blend 3 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper 10 large metal skewers (1 inch wide x 23 1/2 inches long) Ghee, at room temperature, for brushing   Directions Place chicken and lamb fat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; spread into a single layer. Freeze, uncovered, until partially frozen, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place meat grinding attachments, an 8-millimeter (coarse) grinding plate, and a 4 1/2-millimeter (medium) grinding plate in freezer until well chilled, 15 to 30 minutes. Fit meat grinder with chilled grinder attachments and...

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