Makes ½ cup

¼ cup toasted sesame seeds

2 tablespoons dried sumac (see note)

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon each marjoram and oregano

Stir together the ingredients and keep tightly closed in a glass jar. Keeps for 3 months. 

Note: Sumac is a dried ground berry with a tart lemon flavor. You can find it at health food and specialty markets, or online.