This flavorful and versatile spice blend of hyssop, sumac, sesame, olive oil, and sea salt is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine. While precise ingredients vary from region to region and sometimes even family to family, this selection from Villa Jerada is harvested and crafted by a cross-border collective of Palestinian and Israeli women who connect and engage one another through their shared love of food. Za'atar is best used in savory baked dishes, as a dry rub or marinade, or simply sprinkled over warm bread and labneh.