"spice mix" news and stories

Okay, so Lawry's Seasoned Salt is not really a secret. (It was even mentioned on Slashfood back in 2006!) In fact, when my friend introduced me to the stuff a few years ago, he said that it was used in many of the kitchens he worked in. For what? Breakfast potatoes. Yummy, delicious, and essential breakfast taters.

I'm usually not a big fan of spice mixes -- I prefer to make my own -- but Lawry's is the perfect comfort flavor to add to your potatoes when you want that dinery sort of taste, or don't want to make your own potato seasoning. Just a few shakes and a nice fry and you're good to go. In fact, I even use it for my french fries sometime, like the picture above.

I probably should be showing you the container, which you can see here, but the above is my love. Quick and easy cast iron-fried fries with a helping of Lawry's is just delicious. Dip it into a dollop of mayo and, well, it's just divine.

While in Dubai, I tried a lot of foods with za'atar, a spice mix containing the herb za'atar, dried oregano, thyme, marjoram, and a combination of sesame seeds and salt. My favorite dish for breakfast was za'atar bread and za'atar croissants. They're crispy, sweet, flaky, salty, and zesty. In the Middle East, za'atar bread is often eaten in the morning, because the spice blend is supposed to make your mind more alert.

I highly recommend za'atar bread and za'atar croissants for their unique pungent spicy flavors. A great way to balance out the saltiness is to dip them in labneh, a yogurt that's been drained to form a thick tangy cheese. Next time you're in a Middle Eatern restaurant, make sure you ask for these piquant pastries.