Collected Foods kitchen recipe.

Za’atar Manakeesh Cocktail (Half Cheese / Half Za’atar): Herb-forward Levantine flavor for breads, eggs, and roast pans. Collected Foods Za'atar is the flavor driver.

Serves: 4

Why this spice: Half zaatar, half cheese manakeesh gives a cocktail party two toppings from one bake.

Ingredients

• 1 lb dough, 4 rounds
• 3 Tbsp Collected Foods Zaatar mixed with 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup grated mozzarella or akkawi-style cheese
• Pinch salt

Directions

1. Stretch dough rounds. On each, spread zaatar oil on one half and cheese on the other.
2. Bake at 475°F for 8–12 minutes until cheese bubbles and zaatar side browns.
3. Cool 1 minute; slice into wedges for sharing.
4. Leftovers keep refrigerated up to 3 days; rewarm gently.
5. Taste and adjust salt or spice before serving.

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