Za'Atar Spice Blend

• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 2 tablespoons ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon whole thyme
• 2 teaspoons savory
• 2 teaspoons ground marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoons whole dry marjoram
• 1-2 tablespoons ground sumac berries
• 1/4-1/2 cup unhulled, toasted sesame seeds, ground coarsely
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon dried ground lemon peel or zest of two lemons, very finely minced

1. Ideally, this is a little coarse. First grind the sesame seeds then crush everything together with a pestle.
2. While it is fresh, dampen a few tablespoons with olive oil, and add some hummus or crushed chickpeas. Spread on pita or flatbread, and bake or broil until heated through.
3. Green zahtar variation: Omit sumac and replace with ground and whole thyme or marjoram, fenugreek leaf (exotic flavor) or dried parsley.

oregano, basil, ground thyme, thyme, ground marjoram, marjoram, ground sumac berries, sesame seeds, salt, lemons

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/zaatar-spice-blend-50046501 (may not work)