Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice mixture that I always have on hand. It's a breeze to make and adds something fabulous to olive oil for dipping and - I've just discovered - as a spice rub on any kind of meat or fish! While za’atar has a few key ingredients, you can add whatever you want. The proportions are up to you. Last week for my Spices of the Souk cooking class, I had the kids make their own versions of za'atar. D added in juniper berries and crushed bay leaves. And when we received our portion of hamachi from our CSF (community-supported fishery) Real Good Fish , he asked if we could make za'atar-encrusted hamachi. Sure thing! Ingredients serves 4 1 pound hamachi, skin on (I usually serve a 1/2 pound piece per person) 1 T butter 1 t olive oil za'atar spice (there's one version of za'atar in this post ) Procedure Melt butter in olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Season fish generously with za...