This traditional spice blend harbors all the flavors of the East. It is used to sprinkle on vegetables and grilled meats and to flavor meatballs. Mixed with a little olive oil, zahtar is brushed on bread before baking. 

In Lebanon it is known as "Thym-zaatar baladi." It is used to flavor:

Chich Taouk - Grilled Chicken, shish kebabs, Lebanese pizza with thyme and labneh (drained yogurt).

Grind together in equal quantities

• ground sumac seeds
• toasted sesame seeds
• ground thyme