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sf > wrote:

> I do that for my kids too. My son in law *loved* the Cajun spice mix
> I made. One fantastic seasoning that's just a matter of buying a
> package and doling it out is za'atar. OMG! That stuff is like crack.
> You can use it for so many things - from adding it to olive oil for
> dipping, to using as a seasoning for vegetables and meat (lamb chops
> love za'atar).


Yeah zaatar is excellent and goes with practically anything. But one
should always mention ground sumac in the same breath, as it is equally
versatile but entirely different. A hummus plate without either is just
bland amateurism.